Chris Voorhees

Co-founder @ First Mode, kayaker, winemaker, father of two

[Northwest Public Broadcasting @NWPBroadcasting]

The site of the last coal-fired power plant in Washington state will soon be home to proving grounds for the largest, emissions-free vehicle in the world.

Learn more: https://t.co/FwzbDEAOc0

[First Mode @FirstModeHQ]

Today we’re thrilled to announce a $200m investment in First Mode and a binding agreement to combine with @AngloAmerican’s nuGen™ zero emission haulage system team - to accelerate heavy industry toward a diesel-free future. Read more! https://t.co/cneUpN7evy

[First Mode @FirstModeHQ]

It’s #WorldHydrogenDay! Check this @CNN story on the world’s first hydrogen haul truck "...to power a vehicle of this size, the power plant has to generate two megawatts of electricity each second, which is enough energy to power 1,500 American homes." https://t.co/3UCLrGuikS

[Chris Voorhees @voorhc]

Ok, everyone remember where we parked. #suciaisland

[Hydrogen Central @HydrogenCentral]

First Mode to Combine with Anglo American’s nuGen™ to Accelerate Decarbonization Across Mining and Heavy Industry, world’s First Hydrogen

@voorhc
@FirstModeHQ
@rhaebies

#HydrogenCentral #HydrogenNews #Hydrogen #FuelCell #HydrogenEconomy #HydrogenMarket

https://t.co/bJUPpCYpBb

[First Mode @FirstModeHQ]

There is no more pressing challenge than the climate crisis. Our next phase of growth will be squarely focused on addressing it: https://t.co/snKpgPSvCi

[Anglo American @AngloAmerican]

We are in exclusive negotiations to combine our nuGen™ Zero Emissions Haulage Solution (ZEHS) with @FirstModeHQ. The new combined business would prioritise developing nuGen™ ZEHS, building on three years of extensive development.

Learn more: https://t.co/uavleie9St

[First Mode @FirstModeHQ]

Following the launch of the world's first hydrogen haul truck, powered by First Mode, @voorhc speaks about the future of hydrogen in an interview leading up to @Reuters' Hydrogen 2022 in Amsterdam in June: https://t.co/Pj7DbGqbuo

#Hydrogen2022 #CleanPower

[Rhae Adams @rhaebies]

It was an honor giving you a ride in the world’s largest zero-emissions vehicle today!

[First Mode @FirstModeHQ]

“'People told us three years ago this is not going to happen, this is not a good idea. They are now beginning to take real notice.'”

#Mining #GreenHydrogen #FCEVs #CleanEnergy

[First Mode @FirstModeHQ]

"'The urgency in front of us requires that we deploy every tool and #technology to battle climate change...I'm so proud of the team and our partnership with @AngloAmerican, focused on #decarbonization at the source to effect the meaningful, necessary change we all seek." —@voorhc

[International Mining @im_mining]

At the launch of @AngloAmerican's #nuGen #hydrogen-#battery 290 t mining truck at #Mogalakwena #platinum mine today, @CyrilRamaphosa, South Africa's President said: "It is a smart step for #AngloAmerican but a giant leap for #SouthAfrica’s #hydrogeneconomy https://t.co/rqipVuAdCU

[Chris Voorhees @voorhc]

So proud of our @FirstModeHQ team and our partners at @AngloAmerican

Today is just the beginning.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President @CyrilRamaphosa will tomorrow officiate the launch of Anglo American’s nuGen™️ Zero Emission Haulage Solution - a hydrogen-powered, ultra-class mine haul truck - at the Mogalakwena PGM mine in Mokopane, Limpopo. https://t.co/YH3JYroLSE

[International Mining @im_mining]

The first images of the finished @AngloAmerican #nuGen #hydrogen & #battery-powered mining haul truck, set for official unveiling tomorrow at #Mogalakwena platinum mine, South Africa. Congratulations to Anglo & collaborators inc @FirstModeHQ & @ENGIEgroup! https://t.co/CXbxAu8zbK

[First Mode @FirstModeHQ]

We're counting down the final hours to the launch of the nuGen truck! It's nearly impossible to overstate the significance of this moment for #FirstMode, #AngloAmerican, and the global fight for #Decarbonization.

Here's a look at some of the team behind the machine.

[Rhae Adams @rhaebies]

Tune in for the live stream!

Date: 06 May 2022
Time: 11:30 to 13:30 (SAST)

https://t.co/9RUEEoKOvP

[First Mode @FirstModeHQ]

In advance of the expected launch of @AngloAmerican's #Hydrogen haul truck, we looked back at milestones in the project’s history, from early coverage to our powerplant’s nomination as an Innovation of the Year.

Take a look: https://t.co/EXjENRoOF2

#CleanTechnology #Hydrogen

[Craig Baerwaldt 🚀👩‍🚀🛰️ @craigbaerwaldt]

Congratulations to Paige Northway, former @huskysat Founder, now at @FirstModeHQ on being named April 2022 Space Person of the Month! Recap article, video interview and May 2022 nominations here: https://t.co/CTvPkSt4Dz

[International Mining @im_mining]

Launch day for @AngloAmerican's newly named #nuGen™ #hydrogen-powered 291 t #miningtruck, several years in the making with partners inc integrator @FirstModeHQ is set for May 6; a big moment for Anglo & a major part of its emissions reduction roadmap https://t.co/tytjE9XEPu