GM and Komatsu to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Mining Truck

The collaboration aims to test the first prototype in the mid-2020s, contributing to both companies' sustainability goals.

General Motors (GM) and Komatsu, a Japanese mining and equipment manufacturer, are collaborating to develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu's 930E electric drive mining truck.
The hydrogen fuel cells are lightweight, quick to refuel, and provide zero tailpipe emissions, making them suitable for heavy-duty applications like mining trucks.
The companies plan to test the first prototype HYDROTEC-powered mining vehicle in the mid-2020s at Komatsu's Arizona Proving Grounds research and development facility.
The vehicle will be powered by over 2 megawatts of HYDROTEC power cubes.
Komatsu aims to reduce its global emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, while GM targets to be fully carbon neutral in both products and operations by 2040.