Electra Commercial Vehicles has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Proton Motor Power Systems, a producer of hydrogen fuel cells and electric hybrid systems with a zero-carbon footprint, to develop zero-emission fuel cell trucks in the UK and Ireland.
Under the MoU, Electra will act as the system integrator to integrate Proton Motor’s fuel cell systems into its existing electric truck portfolio. Proton Motor will provide engineering support and training to Electra during the development and qualification of their fuel cell trucks. Both parties will jointly develop a prototype vehicle for serial testing and type approval, which will allow Electra to make an unrestricted number of fuel cell-powered trucks. Additionally, Electra will place an initial order for Proton Motor fuel cell systems to be incorporated into five of its trucks. Both parties have also agreed to carry out sales and marketing activities jointly in the UK.
Innovation for Electra and Proton Motor
Dr Nahab, CEO of Proton Motor, commented: ‘We are delighted to have signed this Memorandum of Understanding with Electra, which is the leading manufacturer of all-electric trucks in the UK. The agreement will have the potential to further expand Proton Motor’s extended reach within the mobility sector and secure a leading position in the UK market.’
Sid Sadique, Chairman of Electra Commercial Vehicles, commented: ‘We have been assessing fuel cell systems from several suppliers and are very pleased to have signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Proton Motor. The system and engineering support from Proton will allow Electra to expedite the development of its new range of fuel cell – battery-electric trucks that will help meet the increasing demand for zero-emission trucks in the UK.’
