• Secured first hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric refuse truck order in North America from waste industry pioneer GreenWaste
• Achieved start-of-production on the 200kW fuel cell system and 200kW Class 8 fuel cell electric truck
• Ten successful Class 8 200kW and refuse fuel cell electric truck customer trials completed with majority in commercial agreement negotiations

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon (NASDAQ: HYZN) (Hyzon or the Company), a U.S.-based, high-performance, hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer and technology developer focused on providing zero-emission power to decarbonize the most demanding industries, today announced its third quarter 2024 financial and operating results:

Recent Highlights

• Secured first-ever, refuse Fuel Cell Electric Truck (FCET) order in North America from waste industry pioneer, GreenWaste, after a successful trial.
• Completed ten successful Class 8 200kW and refuse FCET trials since July 2024 with over twenty additional trials scheduled through February 2025, majority of completed trials in active commercial agreement negotiations.
• Achieved Start of Production (SOP) of its revolutionary, U.S.-produced, single-stack, 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS), enabling the manufacture of standardized FCSs at volume for commercial sale.
• Achieved SOP of its innovative Class 8 200kW FCET, enabling production of its Class 8 200kW FCET through its collaboration with Fontaine Modification.
• Secured ISO 9001 certification for fuel cell manufacturing, design, and research and development, certifying that Hyzon's development and production processes meet the highest international standards for quality.

"The third quarter marked the next inflection point in Hyzon's evolution, completing significant milestones that we previously committed to on the commercial, technical, and financial front. These achievements mark a pivotal moment in Hyzon's journey and the broader transition to zero-emission transportation, which is now in active commercialization," said Parker Meeks, CEO of Hyzon. "From securing North America's first-ever order for refuse fuel cell electric trucks to achieving start of production for our revolutionary 200kW fuel cell system and our innovative Class 8 fuel cell electric trucks, the third quarter was a success. Additionally, our ISO 9001 certification confirms our commitment to the highest quality standards and a step towards becoming a trusted and leading FCS OEM. On the back of our completed and continuing refuse and class 8 trials, which have exceeded our and our customers' expectations, we are well-positioned to capitalize on our active discussions with potential customers for orders. Additionally, the hydrogen fuel market is improving significantly, with fuel pricing that can enable cost-competitive operation of Hyzon's fuel cell trucks compared to diesel today. The market opportunity before us is substantial, and Hyzon is uniquely positioned to deliver high-performance, zero-emission solutions that meet the demanding needs of our customers across multiple sectors."

Third Quarter 2024 Business Highlights 

Commercial: Secured First Purchase Agreement; Large Fleet Customer Trial Programs Underway 

Hyzon secured a purchase agreement for North America's first 12 hydrogen-powered, refuse FCETs with recycling innovator, GreenWaste, contingent upon Hyzon meeting certain commercial terms and specifications as defined in the agreement. This pivotal order, announced on October 7, 2024, represents the first-ever refuse FCET order in North America, showcasing Hyzon's expanding reach into new market segments. The agreement follows a successful two-week trial of Hyzon's refuse FCET, which demonstrated the vehicle's capability to meet the demanding requirements of waste collection operations. Built in partnership with industry leader, New Way Trucks, these zero-emission vehicles are set to be delivered as soon as Q4 2025.

The Company continues to focus on large fleet customers in the North American Class 8 and refuse markets with the highest immediate commercial potential. The 200kW Class 8 FCET trial program and refuse FCET trial program began in July of this year, with 10 trials completed to date. All 10 trials have been confirmed as successful by Hyzon's trial customers, meaning that the trials met or exceeded the expectations set forth by the customer. Hyzon has now entered commercial negotiations with the majority of these parties for potential customer orders as the trial typically represents the final step in the development process with fleets prior to commercial agreement negotiations. The trial program has continued to expand to a total of over 30 fleets through February 2025, including those already completed as of November, up from the original 25 that were scheduled in July. The trial schedule represents an average of over 4,200 trucks per fleet and includes ten fleets with over 5,000 trucks.

From a performance perspective, the FCETs are operating at near 100% availability with range, hill climb, and fuel efficiency performance that has surpassed both customer expectations and their experience with other zero emission trucks. This strong availability and performance is the result of over three years of technology and powertrain development, testing, and optimization, which now includes over 300,000 miles of on-road experience for the Hyzon fuel cell powertrain globally since 2021.

Importantly, the Company continues to collect real-world data from the various challenging customer operations where these trucks are put to the test. From a fuel efficiency perspective, the refuse FCET has demonstrated 230% to 300% improvement relative to diesel while the Class 8 200kW trucks are observing 25% to 50% greater fuel efficiency. This is an important advantage as fleets look to total cost of ownership and operating cost comparisons to diesel. Additionally, the refuse FCETs are hauling as much as 30 tons of trash per day matching diesel performance, without refueling, and significantly outperforming battery electric vehicle alternatives, that can often only complete 50% to 60% of a typical diesel truck's full day's work.

Technology: Start of Production has been achieved and ISO 9001 Certification received

In a series of significant milestones, Hyzon demonstrated substantial progress in its mission to decarbonize heavy-duty industries through advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology.

On October 8, 2024, National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day, Hyzon announced the SOP for its revolutionary, single-stack, 200kW FCS at its Bolingbrook, Illinois facility. This achievement marks a pivotal moment for zero-emission technology manufacturing in the United States, as Bolingbrook becomes home to one of the country's largest fully-integrated fuel cell production facilities.

The 200kW FCS production milestone follows closely on the heels of Hyzon's previously announced SOP for its innovative Class 8 200kW FCET in September, 2024. This milestone, made possible through collaboration with Fontaine Modification, signifies Hyzon's transition from prototype to series production of high-performance, zero-emission alternatives to diesel in the heavy-duty transport sector.

Further solidifying its commitment to quality and industry-leading standards, on October 9, 2004, Hyzon secured an ISO 9001:2015 certification for its fuel cell manufacturing, design, and research and development activities. This certification, issued by Bureau Veritas, validates that Hyzon's development and production processes meet the highest international standards for quality, underscoring the Company's dedication to delivering safe, high-quality, and reliable zero-emission solutions.

These achievements collectively highlight Hyzon's technological leadership and manufacturing capabilities in the hydrogen fuel cell industry. With the ability to now produce 700 fuel cell systems per year over a three-shift operation, Hyzon is well-positioned to meet growing demand for zero-emission power solutions in heavy-duty applications. The Company's fully integrated manufacturing strategy, from proprietary membrane electrode assembly production to complete fuel cell systems, enables rapid product development and customer responsiveness, setting a new standard for the industry.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Updates

"I am pleased with the significant commercial and operational progress we have made this year while simultaneously reducing our spend. We began 2023 with an average monthly net cash burn in excess of $15 million, and through intentional, strategic actions we now have line of sight to a $6.5 million monthly cash burn by year-end. This was enabled through operational efficiencies, footprint rationalization, and cost take-outs. We also expanded our access to capital markets through the Company's first equity raise since our listing and putting in place an ATM program. Our team has done a tremendous job," said Hyzon Chief Financial Officer Stephen Weiland.

As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents stood at $30.4 million. In July, the Company executed a registered direct offering raising approximately $3.8 million in net proceeds. This significantly improved trading liquidity, laying the groundwork for potential equity fundraising in the future, such as the implementation of an at-the-market program at the end of September. The Company has subsequently used the program to raise approximately $5 million in proceeds to further support the existing cash position and opportunity for successful trials to convert into orders.

Conference Call Information
The Hyzon management team will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter financial results on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Participants can join the call at 1-888-800-7840 or international callers can use 1-646-307-1856 and enter the access code 5240234. To listen to the live audio webcast and Q&A, visit the Hyzon investor relations website at https://investors.hyzonfuelcell.com.

About Hyzon

Hyzon is a global supplier of high-performance hydrogen fuel cell technology focused on providing zero-emission power to decarbonize demanding industries. With agile, high-power technology designed for heavy-duty applications, Hyzon is at the center of a new industrial revolution fueled by hydrogen, an abundant and clean energy source. Hyzon is focusing on deploying its fuel cell technology in heavy-duty commercial vehicles in Class 8 and refuse collection vehicles across North America. To learn more about how Hyzon partners across the hydrogen value chain to accelerate the clean energy transition, visit www.hyzonfuelcell.com.

Forward-Looking Statements 

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