Walmart Canada adds hydrogen bus to fleet

The company has become the first main retailer of the country to include a H2 vehicle by adding the Nikola Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Class 8 tractor.

Walmart Canada’s new hydrogen (H2) fuel cell-powered electric semi-truck is now on the roads in Mississauga, Ontario as the retailer continues its journey towards a 100% alternatively-powered fleet.

The company has become the first major retailer in Canada to introduce a H2 fuel cell electric semi-truck to its fleet. Operating with zero tailpipe emissions, the Nikola Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV (FCEV) Class 8 tractor has a range of about 800 kilometers and on average can avoid 97 metric tons of CO2 tailpipe emissions annually.

The introduction of trucks powered by hydrogen fuel opens the door to longer-haul travel with alternative power, extending the range that’s currently possible with the fleet’s electric options.

“Walmart Canada has an ambitious plan to power 100% of our fleet with alternative power. We’re proud to be the first retailer in Canada to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell semi-truck to our fleet as a major milestone towards achieving that goal,” said Michael Buna, senior director, national fleet, Walmart Canada.

This first hydrogen FCEV was sourced by Etobicoke, Ontario-based ITD Industries Inc., an industry-leading transportation solutions provider, and will be deployed in Ontario for longer-haul trips.

Currently, Walmart Canada operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide serving 1.5 million customers each day.