DHL and Diageo deploy hydrogen fuel cell trucks made by Nikola

DHL Group (OTCPK:DHLGY) and Diageo (NYSE:DEO) announced plans on Wednesday to incorporate two hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks to their U.S. fleets. The Class 8 trucks were manufactured by Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ:NKLA). The trucks will be deployed and fueled with a HYLA modular refueler at the Diageo (DEO) campus in Plainfield, Illinois to mark a milestone for the state.

DHL noted that it has been actively working to develop innovative solutions for its North America business that help to decarbonize its customers’ logistics operations. The hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks are part of a broader DHL (OTCPK:DHLGY) sustainable supply chain strategy that has included the use of battery electric vehicles, optimizing vehicle usage and routes, shifting to a multimodal approach, and increasing the use of EPA SmartWay partner carriers. The efforts have resulted in year-over-year reductions in carbon dioxide emissions for both Diageo (DEO) and DHL (OTCPK:DHLGY).

Nikola’s (NKLA) hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks were highlighted as offering a sustainable, and efficient alternative to traditional diesel-powered vehicles. The trucks utilize fuel cell technology to convert hydrogen into electricity, powering the vehicle’s electric motors, providing up to 500 miles in range on a single fill. Notably, replacing two diesel trucks with fuel cell electric vehicles is expected to reduce 80% carbon emissions over the course of a year. The trucks produce no tailpipe emissions, contributing to cleaner air and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

DHL and Diageo (DEO) work closely as contract logistics services partners.