All-Electric Future: GM And Komatsu Team Up For Hydrogen-Powered Mining Truck

General Motors Company GM, along with Japanese mining and equipment manufacturer Komatsu, will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu's 930E electric drive mining truck.

Hydrogen fuel cells, which are lightweight and quick to refuel, are apt for electrifying applications traditionally powered by diesel engines. Hydrogen helps package large quantities of energy onboard the vehicle without compromising payload carrying capacity.

Also, fuel cells provide zero tailpipe emissions solutions for vehicles with extreme hauling requirements, like the Komatsu 930E mining truck.

"At GM, we believe fuel cells can play an integral role in a zero-emissions future, helping to electrify heavier-duty applications, beyond passenger vehicles," said executive director of GM's Global HYDROTEC business, Charlie Freese.

The companies intend to test the first prototype HYDROTEC-powered mining vehicle in the mid-2020s at Komatsu's Arizona Proving Grounds (AZPG) research and development facility.

The vehicle will be powered by over 2 megawatts of HYDROTEC power cubes.

Price Action: GM shares closed lower by 0.48% at $33.42 on Tuesday.

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