Nikola, via the Hyla brand and together with ITD Industries, recently opened the first commercial hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector in Ontario, Canada. The station, located at ITD Industries’ headquarters in Etobicoke, Ontario, is situated at 161 The Westmall, a pivotal location near Highway 401, Highway 427, and the Queen Elizabeth Highway.
This station marks a milestone for Nikola and ITD Energy, a subsidiary of ITD Industries. The station uses a 700-bar pressure-fill system, allowing hydrogen fuel to be dispensed into onboard storage for long-range vehicles, such as the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck.
“It is inspiring to witness the vision of a hydrogen-powered future coming to life with the opening of this refueling station in the greater Toronto area,” Steve Girsky, Nikola CEO, said. “Collaborating with ITD Industries, we are not only providing trucks but also the fueling solutions to support the entire hydrogen ecosystem. This station marks significant progress in our mission to build a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure in North America.”
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Together with partners such as the Canadian Hydrogen Association and other private and public organizations, including Walmart Canada, which recently became the first major retailer in Canada to use a Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in its fleet, Nikola and ITD Industries are spearheading the transformation of Ontario and Canada’s commercial transportation sector toward a carbon-free future.
“The presence of so many distinguished public and private figures underlines and validates the importance of this station launch to the future of long-haul carbon-free commercial transportation," Philip Turi, COO of ITD Industries, said during the opening remarks. "This station is the first of several ITD is planning on erecting across Ontario with Nikola Corporation as we aim to build a hydrogen fueling corridor connecting Windsor to Montreal.”
Nikola anticipates growth in Canada with eligibility received for the Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles program. The iMHZEV program offers Canadian organizations up to $200,000 in incentives toward the purchase or lease of the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric truck and up to $150,000 in incentives toward the purchase or lease of the Nikola battery-electric truck.
