Australian automotive and construction equipment auctioneer Pickles is this week auctioning off a Hyzon hydrogen-powered tilt tray truck, in what is believed to be an Australian first.
The auction of the Hyzon fuel cell tilt tray truck will run from October 21 to 23. The story of Hyzon, an American hydrogen fuel cell truck specialist, ended earlier this year after the company announced it was dissolving and turning its remaining assets over to liquidators.
The announcement came after several years of disappointing sales, a range of legal issues, and the ongoing struggle the hydrogen-fuelled automotive sector has faced to prove its value in a time when hydrogen is not yet a universally zero-emission fuel.
Before Hyzon announced its plans in late 2024 to dissolve the company, Hyzon exited Australia in mid-2024, among other international markets, to focus on its core North American market.
The move didn’t save the company.
The Hyzon HyMax TT7 fuel cell tilt tray truck up for auction has only 1,500 kilometres on the odometer.
According to Pickles, the HyMax TT7 is capable of delivering 300 kilowatts (kW) of continuous power, and 500 kW of peak power. Featuring a 200 kW fuel cell and 150 kWh battery, the truck stores 45 kilograms of hydrogen onboard for maximum driving range of 400 kilometres, or an optional 65 kg storage capability providing up to 600 kilometres of driving range.
Refuelling the truck takes around 15 minutes, assuming you can find a hydrogen supplier.
“This is an exciting moment for Pickles and for the heavy transport sector,” said Hugh Rainger, national manager for trucks and machinery at Pickles.
“We’ve never sold anything like this before. Pickles has already established itself as Australia’s largest reseller of used EVs, and now we’re stepping forward again by supporting vendors and buyers in the hydrogen space.
“This auction offers a one-off opportunity for fleets to trial hydrogen technology and accelerate their journey to decarbonisation.”
To read more about the listing and details of the auction, click here.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.