Pure Hydrogen Moves into Top Gear with US Trucking Deal

Pure Hydrogen has shifted up a gear in its North American push, signing a Letter of Intent with California based distributor and leasing operator GTS Group. The deal paves the way for the rollout of hydrogen powered heavy trucks into one of the world’s largest and most carbon intensive transport markets.

The agreement covers Pure’s Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell tractor units and a range of rigid trucks including waste collection and concrete mixer models. These are not prototypes destined for a laboratory shelf. A Class 8 heavy duty 6x4 tractor is scheduled for delivery in the final quarter of 2025 and will be paraded in customer demonstrations and roadshows. A hydrogen powered waste collection truck is expected in the second quarter of 2026.

For GTS, which runs a well established leasing program across logistics, construction and waste management sectors, the attraction is clear. The company has built its reputation on helping fleet operators decarbonise and sees hydrogen trucks as the next frontier. Fast refuelling and strong payload capacity make the technology an appealing alternative to battery electric models for long haul and heavy duty applications.

The LOI is subject to conditions including technical due diligence, compliance with US Department of Transportation standards and the negotiation of definitive agreements. But the intent is strong. GTS plans to purchase and integrate Pure’s hydrogen trucks into its leasing program, providing operators with access to zero emission vehicles without the upfront capital burden.

Managing Director Scott Brown said the deal builds momentum after Pure’s first US breakthrough in July with Riverview International Trucks. “This Letter of Intent with GTS Group will further strengthen Pure’s growing US presence. GTS has an extensive customer base and a well established leasing program that will provide an important pathway for scaling the deployment of Pure’s hydrogen fuel cell trucks across key fleets,” he said. Brown added that roadshows and live demonstrations would be crucial to building operator confidence.

The North American trucking industry is one of the largest global opportunities for zero emission commercial transport. It is also one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonise, with diesel still entrenched across long haul routes. Regulatory pressure and customer sustainability targets are driving demand for cleaner options, opening the door for early movers like Pure Hydrogen.

For investors, the move is significant because it represents not just a product sale but a channel into a major distribution and leasing network. Pure is positioning itself as more than a niche vehicle supplier. With partners like GTS, it can become a serious contender in the zero emission heavy vehicle market, a sector where technology, regulation and customer demand are converging.

The demonstration tractors and waste trucks will provide the proof of concept. If they deliver on payload, performance and cost efficiency, Pure Hydrogen’s US play could evolve from a roadshow curiosity into a commercial fleet reality.