PFG Food Distributor Deploys 4 Hyzon Heavy-Duty FCEVs At California Distribution Facility
By EnergyTech Staff
A global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV), Hyzon Motors announced it has delivered four FCEVs to food supplier and distributor Performance Food Group’s (PFG) Vistar facility in Fontana, California.
“Putting these zero-emission trucks on the road marks an important step toward decarbonization goals shared by PFG, Hyzon, and the state of California,” said CEO of Hyzon Parker Meeks,. “Our fuel cell technology will help Vistar’s heavy-duty trucking operations operate emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.”
Zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicles offer similar benefits and convenience to diesel fuel trucks without harmful emissions that degrade air quality and create other negative environmental impacts.
Additionally, FCEVs have multiple advantages when compared to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in terms of payload, range, and refueling time. FCEVs can average 6,000-8,000 pounds lighter than BEVs, typically have a longer range, and can be refueled in as little as 15 minutes – compared to BEVs, which can take up to 3 hours.
PFG will implement Hyzon’s FCEVs into its fleet and put them in service to deliver snacks, candy, and beverages to its customers. The vehicles will be fueled with hydrogen delivered by Pilot Travel Centers LLC, and each vehicle is projected to have a travel range of up to 350 miles.
This delivery comes just six months after Hyzon and PFG initially announced their fuel cell electric vehicle agreement, and the vehicles will help serve more than 200,000 residents and hundreds of businesses that depend on the company’s food and beverage distribution services.
“Food distribution is an essential service and critical to the companies and communities we serve. As we look towards the future, it’s important for us to work towards sustainability goals and improve our transportation infrastructure,” said Senior VP of Operations at PFG Jeff Williamson. “At PFG, we remain dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint and serving the Southern California region responsibly.”
