On Monday, Nikola Corporation announced it would be opening its first HYLA hydrogen refueling station in Southern California.
The HYLA brand refueling center features an advanced modular fueler, and would provide the Ontario, Calif., station with the ability to support up to 40 Class 8 trucks daily.
“We are thrilled to open the first HYLA hydrogen refueling station in Southern California, marking a significant milestone for Nikola and offering convenient access for our customers,” Nikola President of Energy Ole Hoefelmann, said. “Easing the transition to a zero-emission trucking future and prioritizing access to a hydrogen solution network is our top objective and we’re just getting started. Once the nine planned solutions are in place by mid-2024, Nikola will have established one of the world’s largest heavy-duty hydrogen refueling networks, providing customers accessibility at their current locations and along their planned routes.”
The implementation of the refueling center is part of a larger strategic plan to establish up to 60 hydrogen refueling solutions in the coming years, officials at Nikola said. The company plans to have nine in place by the close of this year’s second quarter.
Nikola officials said the refueling center will provide 24/7 support with on-site HYLA Ambassadors and operation technicians to help customers with their fueling experiences. The refueling solutions network will offer Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles and other Class 8 customers with flexible refueling options, including modular and permanent HYLA stations, customer-owned facilities and partnerships with public truck stops.