PRESS RELEASE: Billerica, Mass., August 23, 2013 — Nuvera Fuel Cells, in a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is using advanced fuel cell technology to power transport refrigeration units (TRUs) on tractor trailers used to deliver frozen foods and fresh produce to supermarkets. Using fuel cells in place of the more commonly used diesel generators will cut carbon emissions and reduce noise pollution.

“Nuvera is looking forward to work with PNNL and Thermo King to bring fuel cell technology into an entirely new market,” said Gus Block, director of marketing and government affairs at Nuvera. “Sysco and H