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May 5, 2023

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FCHEA Updates

FCHEA Joins More Than 50 Organizations to Call on the Treasury Department to Implement 45V Tax Credits Without Additionality Requirements

On May 4, FCHEA, along with 54 companies and organizations across the hydrogen landscape, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury urging that the lifecycle analysis calculation for clean hydrogen include the use of market-based mechanisms such as renewable energy credits (RECs), power purchase agreements (PPAs) or energy attribute certificates (EACs), without any additionality restrictions.


Click here to read the full press release.

Click here to read the full letter.

Headlines

Nel Plans Gigafactory in Michigan

On May 3, Nel announced its plans to build a new $400 million automated gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Michigan. When fully developed, the facility will employ more than 500 people and be among the largest electrolyzer manufacturing plants in the world. The announcement was made at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington with Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and the Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer.

Nel CEO Håkon Volldal with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (Source: Nel)


Click here for the full press release from Nel.

Electric Hydrogen Announces Gigafactory in Massachusetts to Enable Ultra Low-Cost Green Hydrogen Production

On May 4, Electric Hydrogen announced the location of its first factory in Devens, Massachusetts. The company has leased a newly constructed 187,000 square foot facility and is now hiring production team members. The Devens factory will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 1.2GW with production of Electric Hydrogen’s 100MW green hydrogen electrolyzers commencing in the first quarter of 2024.


Click here for the full press release from Business Wire.

Alaska Airlines and ZeroAvia Developing World’s Largest Zero-Emission Aircraft

On May 1, at an event held at ZeroAvia’s Paine Field research and development site, Alaska Airlines presented a 76 seat Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop to ZeroAvia that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system.

Alaska Airlines Bombardier Q400 Regional Turboprop (Source: ZeroAvia)


ZeroAvia also debuted its breakthrough multi-megawatt modular electric motor system HyperCore in a 1.8MW prototype configuration at the event – demonstrated with a propeller spin aboard the ZeroAvia’s 15-ton HyperTruck ground-test rig.


Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.

Air Products Announces Plan to Build the First Commercial-Scale Hydrogen Refueling Station in Canada

On April 25, Air Products announced plans to build a multi-modal hydrogen refueling station near its new net-zero hydrogen energy complex under construction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  


The hydrogen refueling station will have a capacity of up to six tons of hydrogen per day and will be Air Products’ first in Canada and the first commercial-scale hydrogen refueling station in Alberta. The station plans were announced at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention during a fireside chat with Eric Guter, Air Products’ Global Vice President, Hydrogen for Mobility.


Click here for the full press release from Air Products.

Bloom Energy Demonstrates Hydrogen Production with the World’s Largest and Most Efficient Solid Oxide Electrolyzer

On May 3, Bloom Energy announced it has begun generating hydrogen from what the company claims is the world’s largest solid oxide electrolyzer installation, located at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. The 4 MW electrolyzer system was built, installed, and operating in a span of two months. 

4 MW Bloom Electrolyzer (Source: Bloom)


Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.

Nikola Announces Order for 50 Tre FCEVs from AJR Trucking

On May 2, Nikola announced the execution of a purchase order for 50 Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks from AJR Trucking, a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.


Nikola, and its Southern California dealer, Tom’s Truck Centers, will support AJR Trucking in securing its voucher application to CARB’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project program with the expectation of receiving $270,000 per FCEV in point-of-sale incentives. An additional $40,000 in federal tax credits is expected from the Inflation Reduction Act.


Click here for the full press release from Nikola.

Ballard Announces Order for 3.6 MW of Stationary Fuel Cells

On May 3, Ballard announced an order for 3.6 megawatts (MW) of fuel cell systems from a European provider of clean energy solutions for critical stationary power applications. Ballard expects to deliver thirty-six 100 kW systems in 2023 and 2024.


Ballard’s fuel cell systems will be integrated into stationary power units to provide power for a range of applications, including construction sites, EV charging stations, and data centers.


Click here for the full press release from Ballard.

Chart Industries Inc Expands its Partnership with TECO 2030 ASA

On May 2, Chart Industries announced it has expanded its existing cooperation agreement with TECO 2030 ASA on Chart’s Cryogenic Carbon Capture process technology to include Chart’s offer of liquid cryogenic fuel storage and supply systems, as well as Howden’s hydrogen solutions. Under the expanded agreement, Chart, Howden (a Chart Industries Group company) and TECO 2030 will combine their expertise to offer improved ship efficiencies and reductions in carbon emissions.


Click here for the full press release from Chart Industries.

Toyota and PACCAR Expand Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Collaboration to Include Commercialization

On May 2, Toyota and PACCAR announced an expansion of their joint efforts to develop and produce zero emissions, hydrogen fuel cell Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota’s next-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules. The expanded agreement supports ongoing development and commercialized zero-emission versions of the Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 models featuring Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain kit, with initial customer deliveries planned for 2024.


Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

Nikola and Voltera Enter Into a Definitive Strategic Partnership on Hydrogen Station Infrastructure Funding For Up To 50 Stations

On May 2, Nikola announced a definitive agreement with Voltera to develop the hydrogen fueling infrastructure required to support Nikola’s deployment of its zero-emissions vehicles. Through this strategic partnership agreement, Nikola and Voltera plan to develop up to 50 HYLA stations throughout North America over the next five years. This partnership underpins Nikola’s prior announced plans to develop 60 stations by 2026.


Click here for the full press release from Nikola.

Hyundai Motor Premieres Commercialized Model of Its XCIENT Fuel Cell Tractor

On May 2, Hyundai Motor premiered its new XCIENT Fuel Cell tractor, the commercialized class 8 fuel cell electric model, for the North American commercial vehicle market at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. The new model is equipped with two 90 kW hydrogen fuel cell systems (total 180 kW power) and a 350 kW e-motor.  

Hyundai Motor Premieres Commercialized Model of Its XCIENT Fuel Cell Tractor at ACT Expo in Anaheim (Source: Hyundai Motor)


Click here for the full press release from Hyundai Motors.

Plug Unveils New High-Power Stationary Fuel Cell System for Charging Commercial Electric Vehicle Fleets

On May 1, Plug announced a new high-power stationary fuel cell system for charging commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets. Plug’s standard 18,000-gallon liquid hydrogen tank combined with its new megawatt-scale PEM fuel cell solution can provide over 60 megawatt hours (MWh) of instantaneous energy – enough to charge more than 600 EVs.


Click here for the full press release from Plug.

Technip Energies and John Cockerill to Create New Integrated Hydrogen Company Rely

On May 4, Technip Energies and John Cockerill announced the launch of Rely, to provide integrated green hydrogen solutions. Rely will offer end-to-end solutions, from pre-Final Investment Decision services including technical and financial advisory through to proprietary products, project execution and operation and maintenance. Headquartered in Belgium, Rely will be 60%-owned by Technip Energies and 40%-owned by John Cockerill.


Click here for the full press release from Technip Energies

Remondis Australia to Trial First Hyzon Waste Collection Truck

On May 3, Hyzon Motors announced an agreement to trial its first Heavy Rigid fuel cell electric (FCEV) waste collection truck with REMONDIS Australia. REMONDIS operates 39 business locations around Australia, servicing more than 24,000 commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. The collection truck is scheduled for trial in the middle of 2023, initially to operate out of the company’s Wollongong facility in New South Wales.   


Click here for the press release from Hyzon Motors.

Luxfer Gas Cylinders Introduces the G-Stor Go H2 Hydrogen Cylinder with Type 4 Technology

On May 3, Luxfer Gas Cylinders announced the introduction of the G-Stor Go H2 hydrogen high-pressure cylinder utilizing Type 4 technology, which features a polymer liner and is capable of storage pressures up 350 bar (5,000 PSI). The G-Stor Go H2 also features a boss-to-liner interface which can be a solution for fuel cell transit buses, heavy-duty trucks, vans, bulk gas transport, boats, and trains.


Click here for the full press release from Luxfer Gas Cylinders.

Additional Links

What A Honda And GM Alliance Could Mean For The Hydrogen Car Industry

Top Speed | 30 April 2023


This Power Plant Offers a Peek into the Future

The Washington Post | 1 May 2023


Elon Musk May Not Like It But Plug Power Plans Hydrogen-Fueled EV Charging Stations

Forbes | 1 May 2023


California Regulators Approve PG&E, Energy Vault Green Hydrogen and Battery Microgrid

Utility Dive | 1 May 2023


Addressing Albuquerque Business Leaders, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Offers Bold Prediction for Hydrogen Energy in New Mexico

Albuquerque Journal | 2 May 2023


Anaergia to Supply Renewable Natural Gas to FuelCell Energy to Create Renewable Hydrogen Supporting Toyota’s Landmark Port Facility

Business Wire | 2 May 2023


Hyzon Motors Publishes Whitepaper Showcasing Single Stack 200KW Fuel Cell System

Hyzon Motors | 2 May 2023


Green Hydrogen Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

Plug Power | 3 May 2023


ACT Expo a Coming of Age for Hydrogen-Powered Trucking

Freight Waves | 3 May, 2023


Hydrogen and the EPA Power Plant Rule: 3 Issues to Watch

E & E News | 3 May 2023


Kenworth, Peterbilt FCEV Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Coming Soon

Landline | 3 May 2023


Bosch and Nikola are Ready with Hydrogen

Clean Technica | 3 May 2023


Customers for Clean Hydrogen Remain Hazy, Even as Biden Spends Billions

Houston Chronicle | 3 May 2023


EH2’s Planned Hydrogen Electrolyzer Factory in Massachusetts Would Nearly Double Global Capacity

Utility Dive | 4 May 2023


Go Big or Start Small: Picking the Right Scale for Green Hydrogen

Canary Media |4 May 2023

Resources

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Reports


The 2023 State Of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief

The State of Sustainable Fleets


Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities for EV Expansion in 2023

GenCell Energy


Clean Ammonia in the Future Energy System

Hydrogen Europe


Past Webinars/Podcasts


Doran Barnes and Karl Gnadt: Going Green with Hydrogen Fuel Cells in California and Illinois

Transit Unplugged | 3 May 2023


We've Got Electric Cars. Why Not Electric Airplanes?

The Big Take | 1 May 2023


New Analysis of Hourly and Annual GHG Emissions Accounting for Hydrogen Production

American Council on Renewable Energy | 19 April 2023


Web Resources


Power Up Training: From Acts To Action

The Climate Reality Project Online Training


Financial Incentives for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Projects

U.S. Department of Energy - webpage


Hydrogen Hub Explorer

Resources for the Future Interactive Map

Be sure to stay on top of state and DC-based events through FCHEA's This Week in Hydrogen and Fuel Cells email newsletter. If you are not already subscribed, please contact Connor Dolan at cdolan@fchea.org.

They Said It Best


"Earlier this year, I went on an economic mission to Europe to show the world what Michigan has to offer, and as a result of our efforts on the trip, we secured an investment from Nel to continue building on our leadership in cars, chips, and clean energy. As a major player in all three of these sectors, Michigan is serious about leading hydrogen development and winning today’s investment proves that the best manufacturing in the world happens right here in Michigan."


  • Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan


Source: Nel Plans Gigafactory in Michigan

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The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Job Board is available here. If you would like a posting featured on our site, please contact Connor Dolan at cdolan@fchea.org.
Upcoming Events

U.S. Chamber GreenTech Business Delegation to the United Arab Emirates

May 29-June 1, 2023

Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates


As the UAE prepares to host COP28 later this year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will convene U.S. business leaders and top Emirati and U.S. government officials for a GreenTech Business Delegation to the UAE in late May.


The Business Delegation will spend approximately 2 days in Abu Dhabi and 2 days in Dubai meeting with relevant stakeholders in addition to business networking and cultural engagements. The U.S. Chamber will work to secure meetings with the officials listed below in addition to others:


  • COP28 President-Designate and Special Envoy for Climate Change;
  • COP28 Director General; 
  • COP28 CEO;
  • COP28 High-Level Champion;
  • Minister of Climate Change and Environment;
  • Minister of Energy and Infrastructure;
  • President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators;
  • Managing Director and Group CEO of Mubadala;
  • CEO of Masdar;
  • Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Markets;
  • Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development;
  • Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency; and more.


Click here for more information.


DOE Hydrogen Program 2023 Annual Merit Review (AMR)
June 5-8, 2023
Arlington, Virginia

On February 22, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that registration has opened for the 2023 DOE Hydrogen Program AMR. Hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by DOE will be presented, and projects and programs will be reviewed for their merit. The 2023 AMR will have a hybrid format with virtual and in-person attendance options.

Click here to register.
Commercial UAV Expo
September 5-7, 2023
Caesars Forum
Las Vegas, Nevada

This live event defines and showcases the global commercial drone industry, with a tie-in into the world of advanced air mobility. In 2022, the show smashed all previous records and registered more than 4,100 attendees from 60 nations and all 50 states, while hosting 232 exhibitors (up 60%). It draws the power buyers and global influencers and sets the pace for the industry with hydrogen drones being a fast growing segment. 4,000+ delegates from 6 continents will attend in 2023. Use code SAVE 100 when prompted for a $100 discount off a 3-day pass and/or FREE EXPO admittance.

Click here for more information.
Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information

*New* New Jersey Economic Development Authority Seeks Public Input to Shape Potential Development of a Clean Hydrogen Demonstration Program

On May 1, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced it is seeking information and ideas from qualified entities regarding the advancement of clean hydrogen technologies and potential use cases in New Jersey. Up to $10 million may be made available for this program.


The Authority is interested in receiving information (including but not limited to comments, 

questions, recommendations, white papers, tools, case studies, information, ideas, and 

references) that will help it to better understand: 


1. The key opportunities and barriers (financial, policy, regulatory, and logistical) around the 

deployment and/or adoption of clean hydrogen technologies in NJ;


2. Potential projects or solutions that demonstrate best opportunities for market adoption

and development of a broader clean hydrogen ecosystem;


3. Specific partnerships, funding, programs and/or other resources needed to develop a 

robust clean hydrogen ecosystem in New Jersey (supporting production, transportation 

and off-take).


4. How the Authority can best support businesses looking to adopt, deploy, or manufacture

clean hydrogen technologies in New Jersey.


All RFI responses must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 PM E.D.T. on May 30, 2023 via 

e-mail to: cleanhydrogen@njeda.gov. The subject line of the e-mail should state: RFI Response-2023-RFI-177.


Click here for the full RFI from NJEDA.

Hawai'i Gas Seeking Proposals from Local and National Suppliers for Renewable Natural Gas and Renewable Hydrogen

On April 6, Hawaiʻi Gas announced it has seeking proposals from local and national suppliers who can provide up to 65,000 therms of RNG, up to 2,300 kg per day of renewable hydrogen, or a blend of both for our utility gas system on Oahu. It plans to enter into one or more fuel supply agreements for RNG and renewable hydrogen contingent on approval from the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission.


Click here for the full RFP from Hawai'i Gas.

Proposals are due September 30, 2023 at 2 pm Hawaiʻi Standard Time.

DOE Announces $450 Million in New Funding for Clean Energy Demonstration Projects on Current and Former Mine Land

On April 4, the U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $450 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance clean energy demonstration projects on current and former mine lands.

For this funding announcement, DOE seeks projects that demonstrate: 

  • Replicable pathways that resolve key barriers to expanded clean energy development on mine land; 
  • Preservation of natural and agricultural resources through repurposing mine land for clean energy projects; 
  • Benefits of integrating clean energy facilities on mine land to mine operations, local energy infrastructure, and to the mining communities themselves. 


Click here to read the full funding opportunity announcement.

Concept papers are due by May 11, 2023, and full applications are due by August 31, 2023.

NineSigma Seeking Partners Interested in Novel Hydrogen Storage Tanks for Small Size Applications

NineSigma, representing RAIGI, is seeking applications and/or partners who are interested in implementing RAIGI´s patent pending novel light-weight hydrogen storage tanks. RAIGI is looking for partners with or without use-case that are interested in utilizing hydrogen storage for their operations.


Your response should address the following:


  • Information about your organization and current business area
  • Non-confidential description of why you are interested in the project
  • Brief explanation of in which application area you want to try RAIGI´s novel hydrogen storage tank
  • Desired pathway to commercialization including timing, and capacity need in the future
  • Desired relationship with RAIGI
  • Team description and related experience


Click here for more information.

Deadline: May 5, 2023

First Round of Funding Announced for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program

The Biden-Harris administration opened applications for the first round of funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s multi-billion dollar Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. This program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will provide $2.5 billion over five years to a wide range of applicants, including cities, counties, local governments, and tribes to fund electric vehicle (EV) charging and infrastructure for alternative fuels—including hydrogen—in communities across the country and along designated highways, interstates, and major roadways.

A Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for $700 million from Fiscal Years (FY) 2022 and 2023 was announced on March 14, for projects that strategically deploy EV charging and other alternative vehicle-fueling infrastructure in publicly accessible locations in urban and rural communities, as well as along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs).

Applications are due by May 30, 2023.

Click here for more details about the CFI Program and here for FOA listing.

DOE FOA for Applied Research and Development Projects to Drive Industrial Decarbonization 

On March 16, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy released a $156 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA) through the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) aimed at advancing high impact applied research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the U.S. industrial sector.


The FOA includes a range of topics, including:


Topic 2: Low-Carbon Fuels Utilization RD&D —This topic will focus on innovations to develop equipment capable of utilizing low-carbon fuels, like hydrogen and hydrogen blends, with potential areas of interest including: mitigating hydrogen combustion impacts on material and product quality; developing hydrogen-based combustion systems; and low-carbon input, flexible combined heat and power (CHP).


Other topics include Decarbonizing Industrial Heat, Enabling Flexible Industrial Energy Use, Enhanced Thermal Conductivity Materials, Decarbonizing Chemicals, Decarbonizing Iron and Steel, Decarbonizing Food and Beverage Products, Decarbonizing Cement and Concrete, and Decarbonizing Forest Products.


Click here to learn more about this FOA.


Full applications are due June 23, 2023, at 5:00pm ET. 

DOE Announces $6 Billion to Reduce Industrial Emissions

On March 8, the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstration announced the availability of over $6 billion for projects that focus on the highest emitting and hardest to abate industries where decarbonization technologies can have the greatest impact: iron and steel, cement and concrete, chemicals and refining, food and beverage, paper and forest products, aluminum, other energy-intensive manufacturing industries and cross-cutting technologies. When combined with private sector cost share, this FOA represents a more than $12 billion opportunity to catalyze high-impact, large-scale, transformational advanced industrial facilities to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive industrial subsectors.


Full Application Submission Deadline: August 4, 2023 5:00 PM ET


Click here to view the full FOA from DOE.

DOE Technology Commercialization Fund Accepting Applications for Hydrogen Leakage Detection and Quantification Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is calling for applications for the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) Fiscal Year 2023 Technology Commercialization Fund Base Annual Appropriations National Laboratory Call for FECM Program-Led Topics. This year’s topics include Hydrogen Quantification for technologies that can quantify leakage of hydrogen during its production, distribution, storage, and use, with detection capabilities in ambient air at the parts-per-million or parts-per-billion level.

Click here for the full FOA.
DOE Issues Notice of Intent to Fund Applied Research and Development Projects to Drive Industrial Decarbonization
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on March 2 that $156 million of federal funding will become available for research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the U.S. industrial sector. Topic areas include decarbonizing industrial heat, chemicals, iron and steel, food and beverage products, cement and concrete, forest products, low-carbon fuels utilization RD&D, and exploratory cross-sector R&D.

Click here for more information.
DOE Releases a Notice of Intent for 2023 Advanced Vehicle Technologies Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) announced a notice of intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled “Fiscal Year 2023 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement.” The potential FOA (no. DE-FOA-0002893) will advance research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) in several areas critical to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including:

  • Reduction of weight and cost of batteries,
  • Reduction in life cycle emissions of advanced lightweight materials,
  • Reduced costs and advanced technologies for on- and off-road vehicle charging and infrastructure,
  • Innovative public transit solutions,
  • Training to increase deployment of these technologies among diverse communities.

Click here to learn more about the Notice of Intent.
NOI: Hydrogen Blending and Lower Oxides of Nitrogen Emissions in Gas-Fired Generation
The California Energy Commission (CEC) provided notice of an upcoming solicitation on Hydrogen Blending and Lower Oxides of Nitrogen Emissions in Gas-Fired Generation. The purpose of this solicitation is to fund technology development and demonstration of emissions mitigating technologies and gas-fired power generation technologies that can run efficiently on high blends of hydrogen in the fuel stream while mitigating greenhouse gas and oxides of nitrogen emissions. This topic supports the approved 2021-2022 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan and the proposed 2022-2023 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan. The total funding amount is contingent upon approval of the 2022-2023 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan. The CEC reserves the right to modify the award documents (including the terms and conditions) prior to executing any agreement.

Click here for more information on this funding opportunity.
Massachusetts Market Survey
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources are collecting information from parties that have an interest in developing clean hydrogen projects (involving hydrogen generation, consumption and/or related services) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which could contribute to a compelling and competitive application to the Department of Energy's anticipated hydrogen hub funding opportunity and to the hydrogen economy in the Northeast.

Click here for the survey form.
Statewide Funding for California Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks
Funding is now available from the California Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for the Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks category. This program will provide incentive funds on a first-come, first-served basis to truck owners operating in the state of California to replace Class 8 freight trucks, including drayage trucks, waste haulers, dump trucks, and concrete mixers, with zero-emission technologies approved by the California Air Resources Board and available for commercial use.

Click here for more information on the program.
Incentives for Off-Road Zero-Emission Equipment
The California Air Resources Board announced $125 million in funding incentives for zero-emission off-road equipment. This streamlined voucher incentive project helps offset the higher cost of zero-emission technology with a point-of-sale discount. There is no scrappage requirement, and additional funding is available for charging and fueling infrastructure and for equipment deployed in disadvantaged communities.

Click here for more information on the program.
HVIP Relaunches, Vouchers Available for Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
California's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) re-opened to voucher requests on March 30, 2022. HVIP remains open for all voucher requests, including standard HVIP funds, and the set-asides for transit and school buses. In total, nearly $430 million was made available for voucher requests.

The 24-hour initial submission period has now passed, and all requests will be funded based on timestamp without the need for a randomization process. Subsequent requests are first-come, first-served except for the Public School Bus Set-Aside for Small and Medium Air Districts.

Click here for full information on the program.
Small Trucking Fleet Zero Emission Truck Pilot Program
Beginning August 31, privately-owned or non-profit trucking fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and an annual revenue of less than $15 million can access flexible financing options for zero-emission trucks through the HVIP Innovative Small e-Fleet Pilot (ISEF). This funding allows small fleets to access flexible financing, lease, rental, and truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support.

Click here for full information on the program.
Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE)
CORE is designed to accelerate deployment of cleaner off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment to receive funding to offset the higher cost of such technologies. This project is analogous to the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), but will specifically target zero-emission off-road freight equipment that is currently in the early stages of commercial deployment.

Click here for more information.

Upcoming FCHEA Meeting Calendar

 

For more information on any of FCHEA's working groups, committees, or to be added to any working group rosters, please contact Connor Dolan at cdolan@fchea.org.


FCHEA Power Working Group

A virtual meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9 at 2:00 PM EDT.


FCHEA Production Working Group

A virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 2:00 PM EDT.


FCHEA Government Affairs Committe

A virtual meeting will be held on Thursday, May 11 at 2:00 PM EDT.


FCHEA Distribution Working Group

A virtual meeting will be held on Friday, May 12 at 2:00 PM EDT.


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