KAG Canada has deployed a Class 8 truck equipped with Innovative Fuel Systems’ (IFS) hydrogen dual-fuel system to deliver fuel to the Edmonton International Airport.

KAG has used IFS’s Multi-Fuel Technology Platform (MFTP) system for more than three-and-a-half years using natural gas, which it says slashed its fuel costs by 15%. The retrofit system can offset the diesel usage with cleaner burning fuels like hydrogen or natural gas.

“When it comes to the future of cleaner burning alternative fuel, I am confident that industry will advance this decision based on infrastructure, alternative fuel supply and price,” said Chris Chapman, vice-president of fleet services with KAG Canada.

“In partnership with Innovative Fuel Systems, we have now successfully tested hydrogen and are currently commercially utilizing natural gas (in the form of CNG) on several units in Western Canada as well as Eastern Canada.”

IFS says its system provides up to 25% in fuel savings while slashing emissions.

“With close to four years of proven commercial operational results for heavy-duty fleets in Canada and the U.S., our best-in-class MFTP technology is the only commercially viable technology that can economically reduce CO2 emissions for existing heavy-duty diesel trucks, while also providing lowest total cost of ownership,” said Leland Oberst, president and CEO of IFS.