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CTV News
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Alberta's first mobile hydrogen fuelling station launches in Edmonton
Alberta's first mobile hydrogen fuelling station is seen in southeast Edmonton on June 26, 2025. (CTV News Edmonton/Sean McClune) The City of Edmonton has launched its first mobile hydrogen fuelling station for its fleet vehicles. Located at the city's fleet and facility services in Ellerslie, the Azolla Biodrome mobile fuelling station produces hydrogen services to light, medium and heavy-duty fleet vehicles. This is the first of two stations that will operate in the city. 'It's a huge milestone for the city as we advance our exploration of hydrogen for municipal fleets,' said city manager Eddie Robar at the station's unveiling Thursday. 'This station gives us and our regional partners the opportunity to continue testing hydrogen in real world conditions for heavy and light duty vehicles.' The Azolla Biodrome is a modular hydrogen fuelling system that combines on-site hydrogen production from methanol and deionized water with integrated compression, high-capacity storage and dispensing systems. The station stores hydrogen in 16 tanks with 600 kilograms of storage capacity. MOBILEHYDROGEN Hydrogen storage tanks are seen at Edmonton's new mobile hydrogen fuelling station on June 26, 2025. (CTV News Edmonton/Sean McClune) The station was launched with the Alberta Zero Emissions Fleet Fuelling (AZEFF) project, a partnership between Edmonton, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, the province, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), the University of Alberta, the Transition Accelerator, Alberta Motor Transportation Association and Diesel Tech Industries. The pilot project, which will run until 2027, received $6.9 million in ERA funding in April 2024. Once the pilot is complete, the city and its partners will produce a report on the outcome of the project. 'This project is a great example of the initial types of initiatives that we are excited to invest in,' said Christophe Owttrim, executive director of technology and innovation at ERA. 'It really shows what's possible when innovation, collaboration and a commitment to advancing clean technologies comes together. MOBILEHYDROGEN Some City of Edmonton fleet vehicles are now dual-fuelled by hydrogen. (CTV News Edmonton/Sean McClune) As the project evolves and expands, the station will serve Class-8 semis, dump trucks, refuse trucks and plow trucks from the City of Edmonton as well as from Strathcona and Sturgeon Counties. A second fuelling station is scheduled to open at a different location within the city next year. The city currently has a fleet of hydrogen vehicles including one dual-fuel waste collection truck, one dual-fuel transit bus, one hydrogen fuel cell electric bus and two Toyota Mirai vehicles. Another dual-fuel waste long haul truck and transit bus will be converted and added to the fleet at some point. MOBILEHYDROGEN Some Edmonton Transit buses are now dual-fuelled by hydrogen. (CTV News Edmonton/Sean McClune) Arjun Sharma, branch manager of Fleet and Facility Services for the city said the opening of the station represents progress in advancing hydrogen as a viable fuel source for municipal and business operations. 'Transitioning to a lower carbon footprint fleet is essential,' said Sharma. 'Not only to meet our climate goals, but also to manage rising fuel costs, respond to evolving regulations and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.'
Calgary Herald
a day ago
- Automotive
- Calgary Herald
Edmonton launches Alberta's first mobile hydrogen fuelling station, aiming to power the future of fleets
Article content Edmonton has officially launched Alberta's first mobile hydrogen fuelling station, marking a significant milestone in the city's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and pilot clean energy solutions for municipal fleets. Article content The mobile station, unveiled Thursday at the city's Ellerslie facility, is part of the Alberta Zero Emissions Fleet Fuelling (AZEFF) initiative — a regional partnership focused on piloting hydrogen as a viable fuel source for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Article content Article content Article content 'We're excited for the opportunity the mobile fuelling station gives us to inform the future of hydrogen for municipal fleets in Edmonton and Edmonton region, and our continued collaboration and dedication to finding alternative energy sources of work,' said city manager Eddie Robar at Thursday's news conference. Article content Article content The Azolla Biodrome, a modular mobile fuelling system, is the first hydrogen fuelling station of its kind in the province. Housed in a mobile trailer, it produces hydrogen on-site using methanol and deionized water, then stores it in 16 steel tanks with a total capacity of 600 kilograms. Article content The station can fuel approximately 45 light-duty vehicles or 10 transit buses per day and is equipped with Alberta's first fully compliant hydrogen pump. Article content Article content Article content Hydrogen fuel is dispensed via a high-pressure compressor and an advanced nozzle that ensures precise pressure alignment — a critical requirement for safety and efficiency. According to the city, the station features smart technology to support fast and accurate fuelling. Article content The mobile station will initially support Edmonton's small hydrogen fleet, which currently includes one dual-fuel waste collection truck, one dual-fuel transit bus, one hydrogen fuel cell electric bus, and two Toyota Mirai vehicles. Additional hydrogen vehicles, including a second dual-fuel transit bus and a dual-fuel long-haul waste truck, will be added later. Article content The pilot is expected to run through 2027, with data gathered on vehicle performance, fuel reliability, and operational logistics. Article content 'Up to now, a lack of reliable hydrogen fuelling infrastructure has represented a major hurdle for diversification of testing hydrogen for municipal fleets. The mobile hydrogen fuelling station is designed to address this challenge,' Robar said.
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Automotive
- Edmonton Journal
Edmonton launches Alberta's first mobile hydrogen fuelling station, aiming to power the future of fleets
Article content Edmonton has officially launched Alberta's first mobile hydrogen fuelling station, marking a significant milestone in the city's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and pilot clean energy solutions for municipal fleets. The mobile station, unveiled Thursday at the city's Ellerslie facility, is part of the Alberta Zero Emissions Fleet Fuelling (AZEFF) initiative — a regional partnership focused on piloting hydrogen as a viable fuel source for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
