First commercial hydrogen refueling station for heavy trucks lands in Ontario

Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via its HYLA brand, together with ITD Industries, has opened the first commercial hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector in Ontario.

The station, at ITD Industries’ Etobicoke headquarters at 161 The West Mall, marks a significant milestone for Nikola and ITD Energy – the first Canadian dealer in the Nikola sales and service network.

It uses a 700-bar pressure-fill system, allowing hydrogen fuel to be dispensed into onboard storage for long-range vehicles, such as the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck.

“It is inspiring to witness the vision of a hydrogen-powered future coming to life with the opening of this refueling station in the greater Toronto area,” said Nikola CEO Steve Girsky in a press release.

“Collaborating with ITD Industries, we are not only providing trucks but also the fueling solutions to support the entire hydrogen ecosystem. This station marks significant progress in our mission to build a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure in North America.”

Together, with partners such as the Canadian Hydrogen Association and other private and public organizations, including Walmart Canada, which recently became the first major retailer in Canada to use a Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in its fleet, Nikola and ITD Industries are spearheading the transformation of Ontario and Canada’s commercial transportation sector towards a carbon-free future.

“This station is the first of several ITD is planning on erecting across Ontario with Nikola Corporation as we aim to build a hydrogen fueling corridor connecting Windsor to Montreal,” said Philip Turi, COO of ITD Industries during the opening remarks.

“This milestone marks a significant step as we work together with businesses, industry and all levels of government to build reliable, affordable, and clean energy solutions to power our province’s growth,” said Premier Doug Ford.

Nikola anticipates significant growth in Canada with eligibility received for the Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program. T

The iMHZEV program offers Canadian organizations (for profit and non-profit), in all provinces, territories and municipalities, up to $200,000 in incentives towards the purchase or lease of the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric truck and up to $150,000 in incentives towards the purchase or lease of the Nikola battery-electric truck.

Nikola is eligible for the Clean BC Go Electric Rebates in the province of British Columbia, with $150,000 in incentives towards the purchase or lease of both the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric trucks. This provincial incentive is stackable with the iMHZEV federal incentive.

Earlier this year, Alberta’s first commercial hydrogen refueling station was unveiled signaling the beginning of an expanded hydrogen refueling network across Western Canada. This HYLA refueling station is situated along Alberta’s two largest urban centers, the Edmonton region and Calgary, and will play a key role in decarbonizing one of Western Canada’s busiest highways.

Nikola headquarters is based in Phoenix, Arizona with a manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona.