PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa says the launch of a hydrogen-powered truck is a “giant step” in the right direction for South Africa’s budding green hydrogen economy.
He was speaking at the launch of mining giant Anglo American’s clean energy powered 290 tonne payload mine haul truck in Limpopo.
The truck – which was converted from diesel to hydrogen – is also powered in part by lithium-ion batteries. It is a world first.
“What we are launching here today is not merely an impressive piece of machinery. It is the genesis of an entire ecosystem, powered by hydrogen.
“Developing the hydrogen economy is a strategic priority for our country. Not only will it be a valuable driver of economic growth and employment; it will also contribute to our decarbonisation efforts.
“The nuGen project provides demonstrable proof of the potential of this sector. It takes us from conceptualisation to reality,” he said.
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