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April 2023

FCHEA Update

FCHEA is excited to welcome StormFisher Hydrogen as our newest Supporting Member! StormFisher Hydrogen develops, owns, and operates renewable, hydrogen-derived clean fuel production facilities that enable the transition to a low-carbon future. Most recently, StormFisher Hydrogen entered into a partnership with kiwi AG for green hydrogen projects in North America and Europe.


Click here to learn more about StormFisher Hydrogen.

Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines

President Biden Visits Cummins Electrolyzer Manufacturing Facility in Minnesota

On April 3, President Biden visited FCHEA member Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley, Minnesota, as part of his Administration’s “Investing in America” tour. Accelera by Cummins – Cummins' zero-emission technology brand – will begin to manufacture electrolyzers at the Fridley plant starting April 24. 

 

Cummins has also announced that in addition to recent investments in Fridley, the company is investing more than $1 billion across its U.S. engine manufacturing network in Indiana, North Carolina and New York. The investment will provide upgrades to those facilities to support the industry’s first fuel agnostic engine platforms that will run on low carbon fuels, including natural gas, diesel and eventually hydrogen, helping decarbonize the nation’s truck fleets today.

President Biden Speaking at Cummins facility in Fridley, MN (Source: The White House)


Click here for the press release from the Department of Energy.

Click here for the press release from the White House.

Click here for the press release from Cummins.

Toyota Receives Zero Emission CARB Executive Order for HD Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Kit

On April 24, FCHEA member Toyota announced it was granted a Zero Emission Powertrain Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board for its new heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain. The hydrogen-fueled powertrain kit includes hydrogen fuel storage tanks, fuel cell stacks, batteries, electric motors and transmission, and offers a viable alternative to traditional diesel powertrains used in commercial goods transportation.

Toyota heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain (Source: Toyota)


Toyota’s CARB ZEP-certified powertrain kit is now ready for commercialization, with production slated to start for customers later this year at the company’s Kentucky manufacturing plant. 


OEMs using Toyota’s certified powertrain may also be eligible for other available incentives, such as CARB’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), the Clean Truck Fund (CTF) introduced last year by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and certain federal incentives.


Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

Hydrexia Expands its Partnership with Howden to Include all Chart Industries Offerings for Hydrogen Fueling Stations

On April 24, FCHEA member Chart Industries and Hydrexia announced they have expanded the existing cooperation agreement with Howden to include Chart’s hydrogen solution offerings focused on streamlining mobility applications, specifically hydrogen refueling stations. Under the expanded agreement, Chart, Howden, and Hydrexia will combine their expertise to deliver solutions with a modularization concept for customers in Australia.


Click here for the full press release from Chart Industries.

Plug Announces Record Production of PEM Electrolyzer Stacks in Q1 2023

On April 4, FCHEA member Plug announced it has manufactured 122 megawatts (MW) of its 1 MW electrolyzer stack platform in Q1 2023, an all-time high for the company and the industry for PEM electrolyzers. Additionally, Plug stated that it had shipped nearly 1,000 stacks for specialty applications, ranging from a few hundred watts to 150 kilowatts, totaling 5.7 MW. Plug also announced that it is on track to ramp its 2.5 gigawatt gigafactory in Rochester, NY to 100 MW per month in mid-Q2 2023, with plans to further increase output in Q3 2023.


Click here for the full press release from Plug.

Air Products Wins Over $130 Million in NASA Contracts

On March 27, FCHEA member Air Products announced it was awarded several supply contracts from NASA totaling more than $130 million to provide liquid hydrogen for several NASA locations including the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and other NASA facilities.


Under one public contract, Air Products will supply NASA liquid hydrogen to support operations at the Kennedy Space Center and nearby Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The multi-year contract, which is already in effect, includes a maximum value of approximately $75 million.

NASA also awarded Air Products a separate public contract, valued at a maximum value of over $57 million to supply liquid hydrogen to facilities across the agency including NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and the Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.


Click here for the full press release from Air Products.

Johnson Matthey and Microsoft Join Forces to Speed Up Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation

On April 13, FCHEA member Johnson Matthey and Microsoft announced they have teamed up to identify new types of catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells. The project demonstrates how quantum information science could help reduce the automobile industry’s carbon footprint and address the challenge of climate change.


Click here for the full press release from Microsoft.

Honeywell Introduces Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier Solution

On April 10, FCHEA member Honeywell announced its Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC), a solution that enables the long-distance transportation of clean hydrogen and can help meet the growing requirements for hydrogen use across various industries by leveraging existing refinery and transportation infrastructure. Honeywell LOHC solution utilizes existing refining assets and infrastructure to create and transport the carrier.


Click here for the full press release from Honeywell.

Chemours Partners with TC Energy on Clean Hydrogen Facilites

On April 19, FCHEA member The Chemours Company announced it has executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with TC Energy for the potential development of two electrolysis-based hydrogen production facilities at or near Chemours’ Washington Works and Belle manufacturing sites in West Virginia. The MOU supports the companies’ participation in and goals of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) in West Virginia.


Click here for the full press release from The Chemours Company.

ZeroAvia Selected as Part of Launch Alaska Portfolio

On April 26, Launch Alaska announced it has added FCHEA member ZeroAvia to its tech deployment track portfolio. As part of the tech deployment track, ZeroAvia met in person in Anchorage in September 2022, then worked with Alaska mentors and built relationships with local businesses, public agencies, and asset owners. 


Click here for more information from Launch Alaska.

Technip Energies Awarded Floating Offshore Wind Readiness Prize from DOE

On April 5, FCHEA member Technip Energies, along with three partners – Crowley, Anchor QEA, and Offshore Construction Associates – announced it has been awarded the Floating Offshore Wind Readiness (FLOWIN) prize for Phase One by U.S. Department of Energy. The prize was awarded for Technip Energies’ in-house floater solution INO15TM, a three-column semi-submersible concept designed to support 15 MW wind turbine.


Click here to learn more about Technip's offshore wind portfolio.

ImaGEN Announces Agreement to Install Self-Contained Southeast Coast Hydrogen Generation and Fueling Station

On March 22, FCHEA member ImaGEN Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with the City of Columbia, South Carolina, to assume the management and operation of an existing hydrogen fueling station for five years and will integrate its Tru-H2™ technology into the facility. The Columbia site will initially function as a comprehensive demonstration center for ImaGEN’s Tru-H2™and Tru-Fuel™ hydrogen generation technology which will provide clean power for initial use cases like city infrastructure maintenance equipment. Once complete, the site will be used in several industry applications, including data centers, telecommunication towers, material handling equipment, commercial and construction equipment, and automotive/fleet trucking refueling.


Click here for the full press release from Cision PR.

Federal Program Updates

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.

International Headlines

Toyota Announces Fuel Cell, Plug In Versions of Crown

On April 12, Toyota released the details on three new Crown models that include a sport, sedan, and estate type. The first to arrive will be the Crown Sport, launching this fall with a hybrid powertrain, followed by a plug-in hybrid version this winter. The Crown sedan also arrives this fall, and will feature both hybrid and fuel-cell powertrains, while the Crown Estate will launch in 2024 with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

Toyota Crown Lineup (Source: Toyota)


Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

Chart Industries Expands Strategic Partnerships for Hydrogen Related Equipment in India

On April 6, Chart Industries announced the furthering of its partnerships with McPhy Energy, SA, and Larsen & Toubro. This partnership will allow for further penetration into the Indian market, helping to ramp up the hydrogen economy in India and support the decarbonization of the country.


Click here for the press release from Chart.

Anglo American Partners with H2 Green Steel to Advance Low Carbon Steelmaking

On April 4, FCHEA member Anglo American announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with H2 Green Steel, a Swedish hydrogen and steel producer, to work together on the advancement of low carbon steelmaking processes. The agreement includes studying and trialing the use of iron ore products from Anglo American’s Kumba mines in South Africa and Minas-Rio mine in Brazil as feedstock for H2 Green Steel’s direct reduced iron production process at its Boden plant in Sweden.


Click here for the full press release from Anglo American.

Nikola Expands Presence in Canada

On April 25, FCHEA member Nikola announced the expansion of its presence in Alberta, Canada, with the sale of a Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle and a Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle to the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA). AMTA is combining this purchase with refueling support, via access to Nikola’s innovative hydrogen mobile fueler. AMTA will incorporate the new heavy-duty vehicles into its Hydrogen Commercial Vehicle Demonstrations Project.


Click here for the full press release from Nikola.

Plug Signs Joint MOU with SK, GE Global Gas Turbine, and Korea Ship Building

On April 27, Plug announced it signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK, GE Global Gas Turbine, and Korea Ship Building. The MOU is a four-way commitment to drive the growth of the hydrogen economy in Korea.

Hand-signed pledges from Plug Chairman George McNamee for clean-tech investments in Korea to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (Source: Plug)


Each entity will play a specific role in this collaboration:


  • SK will spearhead a comprehensive blue hydrogen program in Korea.
  • Plug will bring technical expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and research and development in hydrogen-based applications.
  • Korea Ship Building will construct ships that will transport liquefied natural gas and capture CO2 in Australia.
  • GE Turbine will provide hydrogen to gas turbine technology for Korean plants, with the ultimate aim of commercializing this technology.


Click here for more information from Plug.

Bloom Energy Enters Northern European Markets

On April 27, FCHEA member Bloom Energy announced it has signed an agreement with Elugie to provide a total of 9.75 megawatts (MW) of power at five commercial, industrial and data center sites in Belgium. It is Bloom’s first entry to the northern Europe market. Elugie and Bloom are also in discussions about deploying additional Bloom energy platforms to sites in the Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.


Click here for the press release from Bloom Energy.

Anglo American Leads Study to Analyze Economic Feasibility of Green Hydrogen Hub in Chile

On April 7, International Mining reported that Anglo American has brought together a series of public and private stakeholders to jointly develop a comprehensive study to analyze the economic feasibility and benefits of deploying a green hydrogen hub in the central zone of Chile, namely in the Metropolitan and Valparaiso regions.


The initiative will make it possible to identify the potential applications of green hydrogen, the gaps that must be overcome to ensure its development, and provide inputs that allow the design of public policies necessary for its deployment.


Click here for the full press release from International Mining.

ZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen Partner to Develop Liquid Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure

On April 17, ZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen announced a partnership to jointly explore liquid hydrogen production, storage, and refueling at airports. The two companies will work together to build and demonstrate liquefaction and liquid hydrogen storage in an airport context and ultimately explore the technology developments, concept of operations, safety procedures and standards for larger-scale deployment to deliver liquid hydrogen to aircraft.


Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.

Johnson Matthey and SFC Energy Extend Partnership in Hydrogen Fuel Cells

On April 18, Johnson Matthey (JM) announced it has extended its partnership with SFC Energy to include a commitment from JM to develop and supply proton exchange membrane (PEM) components to support SFC Energy’s growth in hydrogen fuel cells. This partnership includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) detailing their intention to work together in the field of hydrogen fuel cells for stationary applications, where PEM components will be developed under a joint development agreement with the intent that JM supplies these components for at least 5 years. 


Click here for the full press release from Johnson Matthey.

Saint-Gobain Achieves the First Flat Glass Production Using 30% Hydrogen

On March 30, FCHEA member Saint-Gobain announced it successfully carried out a test production of flat glass using more than 30% hydrogen during Research & Development (R&D) trials at its Herzogenrath site in Germany. Saint-Gobain stated that this development has proven the technical feasibility of manufacturing flat glass with a significant proportion of hydrogen, which will complement other decarbonized energy sources and will reduce the site's direct CO2 emissions (scope 1) by up to 70%.


Click here for the full press release from Saint-Gobain.

Renewable Innovations Signs Joint Venture Agreement with MENA Holdings

On April 11, FCHEA member Renewable Innovations announced that it signed an agreement for the creation of a joint venture with MENA Holdings, LLC to establish an assembly facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to build hydrogen fuel cell products for distribution in the Middle East and North Africa. MENA has expressed that there is significant interest in hydrogen in the Middle East with substantial funding available for this market.


Click here for the press release from Renewable Innovations.

Hexagon Purus Opens Engineering and Manufacturing Facility in Canada

On April 19, FCHEA member Hexagon Purus announced the opening of an engineering and manufacturing facility for battery and hydrogen storage systems in Kelowna, Canada. The 60,000 square foot facility will support the annual production of more than 1,000 battery systems for heavy duty vehicle applications and will employ up to 150 engineers and assembly technicians.


Click here for the full press release from Hexagon Purus.

Technip Energies Announces Partnership with Casale on Advanced Autothermal Reforming-Based Technology

On April 20, Technip Energies announced a new partnership with Casale to jointly license oxidative reforming-based technologies; autothermal reforming (ATR) and partial oxidation technologies for the blue hydrogen market. As part of this collaboration, Technip Energies and Casale will be co-licensors of the technology and will offer Process Design Package, proprietary equipment, and entire plants. The ATR-based solution could achieve up to 99% of carbon capture rate.


Click here for the full press release from Technip Energies.

Terrestrial Energy Achieves Breakthrough with Completion of Molten Salt Reactor Regulatory Review

On April 18, FCHEA member Terrestrial Energy announced it achieved a breakthrough in the commercial development of its Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) power plant, with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s completion of Phase 2 of the pre-licensing Vendor Design Review. This is the first advanced, high-temperature fission technology to complete a review of this type. Terrestrial Energy plans to use the IMSR for on-site electric power generation and energy-intensive processes including desalination, hydrogen and ammonia production, and petrochemical refining.


Click here for the press release from Terrestrial Energy.

Additional Links

Granholm Eyes Fall for Talks on Hydrogen Hubs

Energy Intelligence | 23 March 2023


Japan to Update Hydrogen Energy Strategy in Push for Carbon Neutrality

NHK News | 3 April 2023


Green Transition Won’t Be Perfect and We’ll Need Natural Gas, World Energy Council CEO Says

CNBC| 3 April 2023


U.S. Hydrogen Hubs: What Comes Next?

Clean Air Task Force | 3 April 2023


A Push to Turn Farm Waste Into Fuel

The New York Times | 4 April 2023


EU Hydrogen Bank could bring renewable hydrogen costs below €1/kg

ICIS | 5 April 2023


India Plans Green Hydrogen Incentives of At Least 10% of Cost - Source

Reuters | 6 April 2023


States and Companies Compete for Billions to Make Hydrogen

AP News | 6 April 2023


EU Could Help Ukraine Launch Two "Hydrogen Valleys"

Ukrinform | 7 April 2023


Proteum Energy: Leadership Wisdom For A Sustainable Future

Our Great Minds | 7 April 2023


DOE Hydrogen Hubs: 4 Issues to Watch

E & E News | 7 April 2023


Seven States in NE Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Announce DOE Proposal for Funding and Designation as a National Hub

NYSERDA | 7 April 2023


Midwest Alliance For Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) Submits Full Application to Department of Energy for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (H2Hub)

Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen | 10 April 2023


Pacific Northwest ‘Hydrogen Hub’ Hopefuls Now Await Verdict from Feds

Portland Business Journal | 10 April 2023


HyVelocity Hub Applies for DOE Hydrogen Hubs Funding

H2 View | 11 April 2023


Colorado, Neighbor States and Industry Coalition Plan Multibillion-Dollar Hydrogen Hub in the West

Denver Business Journal | 11 April 2023


ZeroAvia Eyes Hydrogen-Electric Power System for Rotorcraft, eVTOLs

Vertical Magazine | 11 April 2023


$1.25 Billion Grant Sought for Hydrogen Hubs Across Four States

Millard County Chronicle Progress | 12 April 2023


Hawaii Seeks Federal Funds for $2.1B Hydrogen Hub

Star Advertiser | 12 April 2023


Hydrogen Hub Funding, Design-Build Authorization Advanced

Unicameral Update | 12 April 2023


China's Sinopec to Build the First Green Hydrogen Pipeline from Inner Mongolia to Beijing

Pipeline Journal | 12 April 2023


Sunshine is Transformed into Green Hydrogen on an Ambitious Scale

Nature | 13 April 2023


Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri Will Apply for Federal Money to be Hydrogen Hub

The Gazette | 13 April 2023


Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Submits Application for DOE Funding

Pennsylvania Business Report | 13 April 2023


Trucking’s Electric Vs. Hydrogen Battle Starts to Percolate

Transportation Topics | 13 April 2023


The Next EV Push is an Overhaul of the Iconic American School Bus

Bloomberg | 13 April 2023


“Uno” Looks to Provide Toyota with More Ways to Fight Carbon

Toyota | 13 April 2023


Germany Bids Farewell to its Last Nuclear Plants, Eyes Hydrogen Future

AP News | 14 April 2023


China Continues Fuel Cell Lead Over U.S.

CCJ Journal | 14 April 2023


Spanish Industry Kicks Off EU Green Hydrogen Race

ABC News | 15 April 2023


Fossil-Fuel Veterans Find Next Act With Green Hydrogen

Wall Street Journal | 15 April 2023


Hydrogen, Fully Electric, or Both? Heavy-Duty Trucking Has Some Big Decisions to Make

CNBC | 17 April 2023


Can Green Hydrogen Save The Planet?

Now This News | April 17, 2023


The Battle for the US Hydrogen Production Tax Credits

Columbia University | 17 April 2023


States Await DOE Hydrogen Hub Selection

Transportation Topics | 19 April 2023


Mercedes-Benz Presents Prototype Unimog with Hydrogen Combustion Engine

Green Car Congress | 20 April 2023


Hydrogen Energy Gets Ready for its Close-Up as US Funds Flow

Roll Call | 20 April 2023


U.S. Offers $1B to Global Climate Fund After Six-Year Hiatus

E & E News | 20 April 2023


US Firms Behind Global Counterparts on Clean Hydrogen Initiatives But Will Catch Up by 2030: Report

Utility Dive | 20 April 2023


Is Hydrogen the Clean Fuel of the Future?

NBC | 21 April 2023


Germany improving efforts to meet 2030 hydrogen goals, says E.ON

Reuters | 21 April 2023


Forget Cars, Green Hydrogen Will Supercharge Crops

Wired | 24 April 2023


Freight Routes to Get Electric, Hydrogen Infrastructure Aid

Transportation Topics | 24 April 2023


Hydrogen Terminal Tractor of the H2PORTS Project Disembarks at the Port of Valencia

American Journal of Transportation | 24 April 2023


Senator Proposes Bill to Create ‘National Plan’ for Green Hydrogen

Mexico News Daily | April 24, 2023


NextEra Projects Hydrogen Development to Scale Up After 2026

Bloomberg Tax | 24 April 2023


Florida's Largest Electric Utility Doubles Solar Goal

E & E News | 26 April 2023


Climate solution: Green hydrogen company Ohmium raises $250M

The Hill | 26 April 2023


The IRA Made Hydrogen Affordable, but More Policy is Needed to Ensure Adequate Demand Exists: Report

Utility Dive | 27 April 2023


South Korean Company Plans Clean Hydrogen Facility in Polk County

WUSF Media | 27 April 2023


MTA's New Hydrogen Buses Transition Flint Fleet Away From Diesel

ABC News | 27 April 2023

Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information

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.

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 Issues Notice of Intent to Fund Applied Research and Development Projects to Drive Industrial Decarbonization

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that at some point in March, $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.

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

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

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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

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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.

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