Leading US Seaport Will Trial Fuel Cell Electric Trucks - CleanTechnica

A new pilot project announced by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will introduce six hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks to Port Newark, one of the busiest East Coast seaports and a critical hub in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. These trucks will be used for drayage—short-distance transport of shipping containers from the port to nearby warehouses and rail yards—addressing the significant local air pollution caused by traditional diesel drayage trucks, which account for about 48% of the port’s greenhouse gas emissions. The project aims to reduce emissions in this high-impact area while acknowledging current limitations in hydrogen refueling infrastructure and battery electric truck recharge times for long-haul routes. The initiative is funded by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and managed by Rutgers University’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation, with partners including utility PSEG, Hyundai Motor Company, and the Port Authority. Beyond emissions reductions, the project seeks to establish New Jersey as a research, development, and workforce training hub for hydrogen-powered