Nikola and ITD Industries launch first hydrogen station in Ontario
New station marks major step towards decarbonizing Canada's busiest commercial transport sector.
Nikola Corporation and ITD Industries opened the first commercial hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector in Ontario.
This station marks a significant milestone for Nikola and ITD Energy, a subsidiary of ITD Industries, which is the first Canadian dealer in the Nikola sales and service network. 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," said Nikola CEO Steve Girsky.
"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,” added Girsky.
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 pushing for the transformation of Ontario and Canada's commercial transportation sector towards a carbon-free future.
Earlier this year, Alberta's first commercial hydrogen refueling station was unveiled signaling the beginning of an expanded hydrogen refueling network across Western Canada.
