Pure Hydrogen has officially registered Australia’s first hydrogen-powered prime mover, with the truck set to be handed over to PepsiCo in the coming weeks.

The registering of the vehicle is the latest event in the partnership between Pure Hydrogen and PepsiCo, which initially commenced in 2022. Now, PepsiCo will trial the vehicle for the next six months.

Pure Hydrogen managing director Scott Brown says the real-world trial of the prime mover is the next step in the long partnership between the two companies.

“The completion of the prime mover registration follows an extensive period of collaboration between Pure Hydrogen and PepsiCo,” Brown says.

“This marks the latest step in our development strategy for hydrogen-powered vehicles in Australia.

“Pure Hydrogen continues to pioneer the use of hydrogen fuel cells and is establishing itself as an emerging leader in the Australian hydrogen and energy space.

“The six-month trial will allow Pure Hydrogen to demonstrate the hydrogen fuel cell prime mover’s potential to a broader range of potential local and international customers.”

The registering of the vehicle in Queensland is, itself, noteworthy, given the Sunshine State’s desire to become a world-leader in the hydrogen industry.

The Queensland Hydrogen Industry Strategy 2019-2024 says the state aims to have established a domestic market and export partners with a safe, sustainable and reliable supply of hydrogen.

“As we continue to build and grow the company’s hydrogen ecosystem, Pure Hydrogen is well positioned to capitalise on opportunities in the country’s booming energy sector.”