Toyota Motor North America Partners with Hyroad Energy for Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Truck Deployment
Toyota Motor North America, in collaboration with Hyroad Energy, has finalized an agreement to introduce 40 hydrogen fuel-cell Class 8 trucks to Southern California’s logistics landscape. This significant development, announced at ACT Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, underscores a growing commitment to advancing the hydrogen economy. The partnership aims to streamline operations by integrating vehicles, software, and fuel supply into a comprehensive commercial framework.
Hyroad Energy will be responsible for providing the fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell Class 8 trucks, alongside essential maintenance, data, and software services to support Toyota’s logistical needs. Complementing this, Toyota will ensure the availability of hydrogen fuel through refuelling infrastructure currently under development in Ontario, California. This unified approach is designed to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen technology within the heavy-duty sector.
“Accelerating the hydrogen economy requires collaboration, and Toyota is proud to work with Hyroad to move the heavy-duty sector forward,” stated Jason Zahorik, general manager of Toyota Hydrogen Solutions. The companies highlighted that hydrogen fuel-cell Class 8 trucks offer substantial advantages, including a refuelling time of approximately 15 to 20 minutes and a substantial operating range of up to 500 miles. Crucially, these vehicles produce only water vapor as local emissions, aligning with zero-emission trucking goals.
Hyroad Energy’s operational model is built around a unified service offering that bundles trucks, maintenance, and fleet management software. As an OEM-agnostic operator, Hyroad is positioned to integrate vehicles from various manufacturers with hydrogen supply, maintenance, and software solutions. Following its acquisition of 117 hydrogen fuel-cell trucks, spare parts, software platforms, and intellectual property from Nikola Corporation in August 2025, Hyroad has expanded its service portfolio to include maintenance, repair services, and parts support for existing truck operators.
“Toyota has done exactly what great allies do — they’ve brought genuine hydrogen expertise to the table and made thoughtful, strategic decisions,” commented Dmitry Serov, founder and CEO of Hyroad Energy, underscoring the collaborative nature of this venture towards advancing hydrogen trucks California operations.