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December 2023

FCHEA Updates

Treasury Releases Much Anticipated Guidance on 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

On December 26, the U.S. Department of Treasury released the long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen in the Federal Register. Comments on this notice of proposed rulemaking are due by February 26, 2024, and a public hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2024.

 

The specifics of this proposed regulation by the Department of Treasury are detailed in the FCHEA factsheet here. FCHEA’s statement on the proposed rulemaking is available here. 

 

Additional Resources are provided below:

 

  • Click here to view the press release from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
  • Click here to view the full Proposed 45V Guidance in the Federal Register. 
  • Click here to view a video briefing from the White House outlining the Proposed 45V Guidance details.
  • Click here to view the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Letter to Treasury on 45V Guidance. 
  • Click here to view the U.S. Department of Energy's 45V Resources Page, including details of a 45VH2-GREET Model Update and a 45V White Paper. 


Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar Returns to Long Beach in January 2025! 

The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar is returning to Long Beach in 2025!


Now in its 49th year, the Seminar brings together top government and industry leaders to equip you with the knowledge, connections, and partnerships necessary to succeed.


After a 2023 seminar that saw 1000+ participants, 70+ exhibitors, and 200+ presentations and posters, we look forward to an even bigger event in 2025!


Learn more about the seminar here and stay tuned for more details coming soon!

FCHEA Welcomes New Member Ambient Fuels!

Ambient Fuels is a green hydrogen project developer offering custom-engineered electrolyzer and hydrogen production solutions.


For more information about Ambient Fuels, click here.

Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines

Nikola and FirstElement Fuel Enter 10-Year Fueling Agreement

On December 20, FCHEA member Nikola Corporation announced that its HYLA brand, and FCHEA member FirstElement Fuel (FEF) have formalized a definitive 10-year agreement to refuel Nikola’s hydrogen fuel cell electric truck at FEF’s hydrogen refueling station in Oakland, California. Under this strategic partnership, FEF is appointed as an authorized Nikola Fueling Solutions Partner, enabling Nikola customers to access the new FEF multi-use heavy-duty truck station which is located near the port in Oakland. 


Click here for the full press release from Nikola.

General Motors and Komatsu to Collaborate on Fuel Cell Mining Truck

On December 12, FCHEA member General Motors (GM) announced it was joining with Komatsu to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck. This vehicle will be powered by over 2 megawatts (MW) of GM’s HYDROTEC power cubes and the companies plan GM to test the first prototype HYDROTEC-powered mining vehicle at Komatsu’s Arizona Proving Grounds (AZPG) research and development facility in the mid-2020s. 


Click here for the full press release from GM.

Bloom Energy and SoCalGas Now Providing Caltech Grid with Hydrogen

On December 14, FCHEA member Bloom Energy announced that with partner Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), it was now powering a portion of Caltech’s grid with hydrogen generated from electrolyzers and fuel cell technology.  


The project takes water from Caltech’s service line and runs it through Bloom Energy’s solid oxide electrolyzer, which uses grid energy to create hydrogen. The resulting hydrogen is injected into Caltech’s natural gas infrastructure upstream of Bloom Energy fuel cells, creating up to a 20% blend of hydrogen and natural gas. The fuel blend is then converted into electricity using Bloom Energy’s fuel cells, and the electricity is then distributed for use on campus.


Click here for full press release from Bloom Energy.

Hyundai Previews Upcoming CES Hydrogen Announcements

On December 21, FCHEA member Hyundai Motor Company shared initial details of the announcements it will make at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that will be held in Las Vegas in January 2024.  At the event, Hyundai will share its future blueprint for a hydrogen energy ecosystem and unveil its modular hydrogen toolbox to effectively establish a clean hydrogen value chain.


Click here for full press release from Hyundai.

Yamaha to Exhibit Hydrogen-Powered Outboard Engine in February

On December 6, FCHEA member Yamaha Motor announced it would be exhibiting a prototype hydrogen-powered outboard engine next February at the Miami International Boat Show in Miami, Florida. The company is expanding on its electrification efforts by taking a multi-directional development approach with new energy sources and technologies to achieve carbon neutrality with its marine products.

Yamaha's prototype hydrogen-powered outboard engine Source: Yamaha


Click here for the full press release from Yamaha.

GM’s Hydrogen Power Cubes to be Used in Heavy-Duty Work Vehicles

On December 7, GM announced it has reached a deal with commercial vehicle manufacturer Autocar to use its hydrogen fuel cell technology to power a range of heavy-duty work vehicles. Autocar plans to use the cubes for a variety of appliances, including mobile generators and temporary EV chargers, and vocational vehicles.

Source: Autocar


Click here for the full press release from GM.

Advent Technologies Launches New Portable Power Product Line

On December 20, FCHEA member Advent Technologies, LLC unveiled the SereneP, its new portable power product line geared for construction and EV charging applications, as well as other backup power needs. The SereneP combines a fuel cell and battery and can operate on liquid fuels such as methanol, biomethanol, or eMethanol.  

Source: Advent Technologies


Click here for the full press release from Advent.

John Cockerill Breaks Ground on New Texas Gigafactory

On December 9, FCHEA member John Cockerill held a formal groundbreaking of its new alkaline electrolyzyer gigafactory in Baytown, Texas. The company purchased an existing building to expedite its expansion into the U.S. The facility is expected to produce 1 GW per year of electrolyzers and create 200 jobs, with electrolyzer assembly beginning summer 2024.


Click here for the full press release from John Cockerill.

Advent Technologies Secures Additional DoD Funding

On December 14, Advent Technologies, LLC announced it had secured an additional new $2.8 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to develop advanced manufacturing processes to increase production capacity of its the Honey Badger 50™ (HB50) portable fuel cell system. This funding award augments the $2.2 million contract Advent announced in September. 


Click here for the full press release from Advent.

International Headlines

Hyundai Motor Signs Multilateral Agreement to Accelerate Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Development

On December 10, at the Dubai Expo during the COP28 World Climate Summit, Hyundai Motor Company announced it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s Ministry of Environment, Korea Water Resources Corp., Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), and SK E&S to promote the development of the global hydrogen ecosystem. Hyundai Motor and its Korean partners will provide case studies and consultation on hydrogen projects and GGGI will publish an evaluation report based on the case studies for international sharing.

Source: Hyundai



Hyundai also introduced its ‘Waste-to-Hydrogen’ process, a resource-recycling hydrogen production method that produces clean hydrogen using biogas from organic wastes, such as food waste, sewage sludge and livestock manures. 


Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.

ExxonMobil CCS Pilot Plant to Use Carbonate Fuel Cell Technology Developed with FuelCell Energy

On December 18, FCHEA member Fuelcell Energy announced that ExxonMobil’s affiliate Esso Nederland BV plans to build a pilot carbon capture and storage (CCS) plant at its Rotterdam Manufacturing Complex using carbonate fuel cell (CFC) technology that the two companies jointly developed. The pilot project is co-funded by the European Union under the Emissions Trading System Innovation Fund and by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency by means of a Demonstration Energy and Climate Innovation (DEI+) grant.


Click here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy.

Honda and Izuzu Begin Road Testing of GIGA FUEL CELL Truck

On December 22, FCHEA member Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that with partner Isuzu Motors Limited, it began demonstration testing of the GIGA FUEL CELL heavy-duty truck on public roads in Japan. The testing will run until September 2024, allowing the companies to collect data and identify technical issues in preparation for a 2027 market introduction. 

Source: Honda



Click here for the full press release from Honda.

Toyota Hydrogen Factory Scaling Up its European Activities

On December 4, FCHEA member Toyota Motor Europe announced it will establish a hydrogen factory in Europe. The factory will be responsible for producing an increasing number of fuel cell systems and supporting a widening group of commercial partnerships, in line with the company’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040, ten years ahead of Toyota’s global target.


Click here for the full press release from Toyota Motor Europe.

Fortescue to Receive EU Funding for Green Ammonia Plant

On December 15, FCHEA member Fortescue announced that the European Union (EU) has endorsed and will invest €203.7 million (US$222.5 million) in the company’s Holmaneset Project, a planned green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Norway. The proposed facility was selected as one of several innovative large-scale projects by the EU’s Innovation Fund. Fortescue is currently targeting construction to begin in 2025 with aim to be operational in 2027, pending final approvals from its board.


Click here for full press release from Fortescue.

GKN Hydrogen and Mitsubishi Corportation Sign MoU For Metal Hydride Solutions In Japan

On December 4, FCHEA member GKN Hydrogen and Mitsubishi Corporation announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to market GKN Hydrogen’s metal hydride solutions in Japan. The partnership focuses on the planning, construction and service of energy and hydrogen storage applications including decentralized, grid-independent energy supplies in residential areas and functional buildings, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and emergency power supply for hospitals, data centers and telecommunications facilities. The core applications include decentralized, grid-independent energy supplies in residential areas and functional buildings, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and the CO2-neutral emergency power supply for hospitals, data centers and telecommunications facilities.


Click here for the full press release from GKN Hydrogen.

Topsoe to Receive EU Grant for New SOEC Factory

On December 18, FCHEA member Topsoe announced it had signed a €94 million (US$103 million) grant agreement with EU’s Innovation Fund to build a state-of-the art solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) factory n Herning, Denmark. The factory is expected to be operational by 2024 with the initial capacity to produce 500 megawatts (MW) of SOEC electrolyzers.

Source: Topsoe


Click here for full press release from Topsoe.

Baker Hughes Signs Collaboration Agreement with HyET Hydrogen

On December 20, HyET Hydrogen, based in the Netherlands, announced it had entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with FCHEA member Baker Hughes focusing on hydrogen compression. The collaboration aims to combine HyET’s electrochemical hydrogen compression technology with Baker Hughes' compression technology and expertise in engineering, R&D and manufacturing across a variety of pressure applications, to grow and accelerate the hydrogen market.


Click here for full press release from HyET Hydrogen.

Hexagon Purus Receives UK Order for Hydrogen Distribution Systems

On December 13, FCHEA member Hexagon Purus announced it had received a €3 million (US$3.2 million) order for hydrogen distribution systems from a global industrial gas company in the UK. Each system is able to transport more than 1 ton of hydrogen and will have dual approval for industrial and mobility applications in both the UK and Europe.


Click here for the full press release from Hexagon Purus.

GenCell Receives Repeat Order from Mexican Utlity

On December 15, FCHEA member GenCell announced it received a repeat order from the Federal Electricity Commission of the State of Mexico (CFE), the state-owned power utility, valued at ~$4.5 million for the supply and delivery of multiple additional GenCell fuel cell systems and services. This deal follows the successful delivery and satisfactory operation of 74 of the GenCell systems used for backup power to CFE substations over the last two years. GenCell intends to deliver the systems to its local partner in Mexico before the end of 2023. 


Click here for full press release from GenCell.

Advent Technologies Signs Contract with Volta Energy

On December 18, Advent Technologies, LLC announced it had signed a new frame contract with Volta Energy (Netherlands) to supply its methanol-powered Serene fuel cell units to include in Volta’s product line.  The total initial value of the new contract is €1.8 million (US$1.9 million) with deliveries expected to begin in January 2024. 


Click here for the full press release from Advent.

Hexagon Purus Receives Order to Deliver Hydrogen Distribution Systems

On December 3, Hexagon Purus announced it has received purchase orders for the delivery of hydrogen distribution systems to a leading player within the green hydrogen ecosystem, worth approximately €9.6 million ($10.35 million). Hexagon Purus’ hydrogen distribution systems, including its type 4 hydrogen cylinders, will be used to deliver green hydrogen to industrial applications in Central Europe.


Click here for the full press release from Hexagon Purus.

Ionomr Innovations Closes $20M Series A-4 Financing

On December 5, FCHEA member Ionomr announced it has closed a $20 million Series A-4 funding round with returning lead investors NGIF Cleantech Ventures and Pallasite Ventures. The funding round was also supported by Shell Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, Finindus, N.V. Bekaert, Asahi Kasei, Samsung Ventures, and SAIC Capital.


Click here for the full press release from Ionomr.

Additional Links

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Aren’t Just An Exercise For BMW

Autoweek | 1 December 2023


It Could Be a Vast Source of Clean Energy, Buried Deep Underground

The New York Times | 4 December 2023


Toyota Hydrogen Factory Scaling up its European Activities

Toyota Motor Europe | 4 December 2023


Hydrogen Industry Signals Alarm Over Proposed US Tax Credits

Bloomberg | 4 December 2023


COP28 Presidency Marks the Launch of Flagship Initiatives to Unlock the Climate and Socio-Economic Benefits of Hydrogen

Hydrogen Council | 5 December 2023


DOE Releases First in Series of Reports Highlighting Pathways Toward Clean Hydrogen EarthShot

U.S. Department of Energy | 5 December 2023


How John Podesta Is Thinking About the IRA’s Big Final Tax Credits

Heatmap | 5 December 2023


Nuclear Backers Pressure Biden to Include Industry in Hydrogen Tax Break

Reuters | 6 December 2023


Shipping Leaders and Green Hydrogen Producers Agree on Ambitious Uptake Targets For 2030 To Enable A Net-Zero Maritime Sector

Green Hydrogen Catapult | 6 December 2023


‘Green’ Hydrogen Debate Heats Up Ahead of Tax-Credit Decision

Canary Media | 6 December 2023


Shipping Leaders and Green Hydrogen Producers Agree on Ambitious Uptake Targets for 2030

Port of Seattle | 6 December 2023


Natural Hydrogen Has Been Underestimated 

American Gas Association | 6 December 2023


F1, FIA Announce Hydrogen Working Group With Rebranded Series

ESPN | 7 December 2023


Deploying Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize China’s Coal Chemical Sector

Nature | 7 December 2023


Who Will Lead in Low-Carbon Hydrogen Supply?

Wood MacKenzie | 7 December 2023


Global Energy Awards

S & P Global | 7 December 2023


California's SamTrans to Purchase 108 New Flyer Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Buses

METRO | 7 December 2023


Study Identifies Key Ingredient for Affordable Fuel Cell Catalysts

UBNow (University of Buffalo) | 8 December 2023


Hydrogen Fuel Company to Expand into Vacant Clover Building, Emply 280 People

The Post and Courier | 9 December 2023


Could There be a Gold Rush for Buried Hydrogen?

BBC News | 11 December 2023


Three Things to Look for When the Clean Hydrogen Draft 45V Tax Credit Guidance is Released This Month

Breakthrough Energy | 11 December 2023


Proceedings From the Hydrogen Aviation Summit

Zero Avia | 11 December 2023


General Motors Did Not Get The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Memo, Either

Clean Technica | 13 December 2023


Hybot Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Heavy Duty Truck

China Daily | 13 December 2023


SoCalGas and Bloom Energy Powering Caltech with Innovative Campus Hydrogen Project

WBTV Charlotte | 14 December 2023


Sizing up Hydrogen’s Hydrological Footprint

Nature | 14 December 2023


McPhy Enters into Exclusive Negotiations with Atawey for the Sale of its Hydrogen Refueling Station Business 

McPhy | 14 December 2023


Let's Get to Work on Pennsylvania's Hydrogen Hubs

Patriot News Penn Live | 15 December 2023


Green Hydrogen Could Make Minnesota a Leader in Climate-Friendly Steel

Energy News Network | 15 December 2023


Tax Credit Uncertainty Leads to Hydrogen Hub Dropout

Power Engineering | 18 December 2023

 

Toyota Touts Fleet of Commercial Vehicles Powered by Hydrogen

The Asahi Shimbun | 18 December 2023

 

Amazon, Holcim to Test Mercedes-Benz Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Trucks

ESGtoday | 19 December 2023

 

CALSTART Begins Work on Plan for Zero-Emission Corridor Along Eastern Seaboard

CALSTART | 19 December 2023

 

Porter Introduces Bipartisan Bills to Bolster Clean Energy Transition

Office of Representative Katie Porter | 19 December 2023

 

Carney, Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Host Energy Department’s Deputy Secretary Turk

Office of the Governor | 19 December 2023

 

US Political Volatility Puts Hydrogen Industry Expansion at Risk

Reuters Events | 20 December 2023

 

Six Shortlisted for $2 Billion Hydrogen Headstart Funding

Australian Renewable Energy Agency | 21 December 2023

 

Hydrogen Subsidy Worth Billions Includes Strict Environmental Safeguards

Bloomberg via Yahoo News! | 22 December 2023

 

Treasury Puts Out Controversial Guidance for Hydrogen Tax Credit

Washington Examiner | 22 December 2023

 

Treasury Proposes Strict Climate Rules for Lucrative Hydrogen Energy Tax Credit

The Hill | 22 December 2023

 

Hydrogen Tax Credit Plan Unveiled as Biden Administration Tries to Jump Start Industry

AP | 22 December 2023

Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information

U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office Announces Two Notices of Intent

On December 21, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office announced two notices of intent (NOI) for fiscal year 2024 funding to advance research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) and technology integration (TI) for areas critical to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including:


  • Developing new chemistries for reduced cost, higher energy density electric vehicle (EV) batteries;
  • RDD&D to provide widescale, cybersecure EVs and EV charging infrastructure;
  • Low-greenhouse gas emission concepts for off-road vehicles;
  • Manufacturing high-performance electric steels using domestic resources;
  • Improving the mobility system through vehicle-to-everything approaches;
  • Zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure training for first responders and emergency response professionals; and
  • Enabling Clean Cities coalitions to undertake high-impact outreach, engagement, and technical assistance activities.


Click here for more information about the RDD&D NOI and here for more details on the TI NOI. 

U.S. Department of Energy Releases $59 Million FOA to Advance National Clean Hydrogen Strategy

On December 15, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for up to $59 million to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) of affordable clean hydrogen technologies. Projects supported by this funding will reduce the cost and improve the performance of critical elements of hydrogen infrastructure, demonstrate innovative end-use applications for clean hydrogen, and streamline and improve processes essential to the efficient, timely, and equitable deployment of clean hydrogen technologies.


This FOA will fund projects under the following topic areas:


  • Topic 1: Components for Hydrogen Fueling of Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MD/HD) Vehicles
  • Topic 2: Standardized Hydrogen Refueling Station of the Future
  • Topic 3: Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powered Port Equipment
  • Topic 4: Enabling Permitting and Safety for Hydrogen Deployment
  • Topic 5: Equitable Hydrogen Technology Community Engagement


Concept Paper Submission Deadline: January 26, 2024

Full Application Submission Deadline: March 22, 2024


Click here to learn more about this FOA and Topic Areas.

U.S. Department of Energy to Launch $5 Million SOLVE IT Prize

On December 12, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intent to launch the Solutions for Lasting, Viable Energy Infrastructure Technologies (SOLVE IT) Prize. The prize, which was developed by the DOE Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) in partnership with the Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), will award nearly $5 million to organizations and individuals with a demonstrated history of community-based initiatives to help communities find solutions to their energy challenges. The prize aims to grow the number of communities interested in promising future clean energy projects and promote wider, more equitable technology uptake.


SOLVE IT competitors can win cash prizes across three phases: Embark, Engage, and Establish. Teams will first demonstrate that they have what it takes to identify energy challenges in their communities, then engage with community members and craft concrete solutions. To wrap up their efforts, the teams will finalize their action plans to ultimately implement clean energy projects.


Click here to learn more about SOLVE IT.

U.S. Department of Energy Releases Request for Information to Achieve Rail Sector Decarbonization

To set domestic rail on an ambitious net-zero emission trajectory, commercially viable, well-to-wheel net-zero emission line-haul locomotives are needed in the domestic fleet by 2030. Thus, an ambitious alliance is needed between the private sector, research institutes and regulatory entities to develop, demonstrate, and deploy net-zero locomotives and infrastructure together by 2030 to make net-zero propulsion the natural choice for railroads. The propulsion technologies under consideration for this RFI for transitional, interim use until 2030 are: biodiesel, renewable diesel, ammonia, methanol, hydrogen fueled internal combustion engines, and ethanol. The technologies under consideration for this RFI for mid- to long-term use are: hydrogen fuel cells, batteries (tenders or built-in), and direct electrification (catenary), or a combination of different technologies. Each alternative propulsion technology comes with its own set of regionally sensitive advantages and disadvantages.


The purpose of this RFI is to aggregate knowledge from rail stakeholders to help direct actions regarding future propulsion technologies, infrastructure requirements, and coordination among key stakeholders to ensure that the rail sector is meeting or exceeding U.S. decarbonization milestones. DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is specifically interested in information on the rail sector stakeholder’s current alternative fuels trajectory, the driving forces behind it, and the key barriers to achieving this transition.


Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to GreenRail@ee.doe.gov no later than 5:00pm EDT on January 12, 2024.


Click here for more information.

U.S. Department of Energy Issues Notice of Intent for Funding to Advance the National Clean Hydrogen Strategy 

On November 16, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a notice of intent for potential funding to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of affordable clean-hydrogen technologies. This potential funding will reduce the cost and improve the performance of critical elements of hydrogen infrastructure, while streamlining and improving processes essential to the efficient, timely, and equitable deployment of clean hydrogen technologies.


Potential topic areas include: 

  • Components for Hydrogen Fueling of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles to develop advanced components for gaseous and/or liquid hydrogen dispensing;
  • Standardized Hydrogen Refueling Station of the Future to develop and demonstrate a low-cost, standardized, and replicable hydrogen fueling station that reduces operating and capital cost and offers scalability and hydrogen fuel flexibility (e.g., gaseous vs liquid);
  • Enabling Permitting and Safety for Hydrogen Deployment to identify and address the primary challenges to siting, permitting, and installation across the value chain from hydrogen production through end-uses;
  • Equitable Hydrogen Technology Community Engagement to design and implement activities focused on understanding the concerns of communities and providing education on hydrogen technologies.


Click here for more information.

U.S. Department of Energy Issues $83 Million NOI for Energy and Emissions-Intensive Industries

The Energy- and Emissions-Intensive Industries (EEII) funding opportunity will focus on applied RD&D for the highest GHG-emitting industrial subsectors, specifically: chemicals and fuels; iron and steel; food and beverage; building and infrastructure materials (including cement and concrete, asphalt pavements, and glass); and forest products.


This funding opportunity will also include a joint topic with the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) and the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) focused on pre-front-end engineering and design (pre-FEED) studies that support the development of decarbonized industrial processes using approaches that include innovative, pre-commercial technologies.


Potential pre-FEED areas of interest include: (a) integration of green hydrogen as a feedstock in clean fuels, chemicals, and iron and steel production; (b) carbon capture for select industrial sectors; and (c) integration of multiple decarbonization technologies for chemical production, mineral processing, and iron and steel.


Click here for more information.

Drayage Truck Funding from Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Available Nov. 14 to Stack with HVIP

Starting Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 10 a.m. Pacific, the Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) will make $60 million provided by the Ports available for voucher requests for zero-emission Class 8 tractors performing drayage operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.


Voucher enhancements funded by the Ports are $100,000 per truck for fleets size 10 and smaller and $75,000 for fleets larger than 10, additional to the HVIP drayage voucher amount of $150,000 per truck and any other applicable HVIP voucher enhancements listed on www.californiahvip.org/funding. Purchaser qualifications are as defined in the HVIP Implementation Manual.


Funding is made available through the Ports’ Clean Truck Funds and administered by CALSTART on a first-come, first-served basis through the existing HVIP voucher request process and online Voucher Processing Center. Voucher requests will follow HVIP requirements, including the eligible trucks and dealers listed at www.californiahvip.org.


Additionally, all existing eligible unredeemed HVIP drayage truck vouchers that meet the Ports’ requirements will receive the same additional funds of $75,000 or $100,000 added to their HVIP voucher. Outreach to individual dealers and purchasers is already underway regarding this increase as additional actions are required to apply Port Clean Truck Funds to existing vouchers.


Click here for more information.

Improvements in Maintenance Processes for Reliable Operations that are Verifiable and Effective for Hydrogen Refueling Stations (IMPROVE for H2)

The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $10,796,266 in grant funds for projects that will support the advancement of hydrogen refueling station operations and maintenance (O&M) to improve the customer experience.


Submission Deadline: January 19, 2024, 11:59 pm


Click here for more information.

Department of Commerce Announces New Funding Opportunity for Small-Scale Supplier Projects

On September 29, 2023, CHIPS for America released its second funding opportunity to strengthen the resilience of the semiconductor supply chain, advance U.S. technology leadership, and support vibrant domestic semiconductor clusters. This funding opportunity seeks applications for projects for the construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for the fabrication of leading-edge, current-generation, and mature-node semiconductors with capital investments less than $300 million. 


The application process includes two primary phases. In the first phase, applicants will be asked to submit a concept plan describing how their proposed project addresses core program priorities. Concept plans will be accepted between December 1, 2023, and February 1, 2024. The Department will then invite the most promising applicants to the second phase, where they will have the opportunity to submit a full application.


Click here for more information.

SAMPE 2024 Technical Paper Call for Abstracts Now Open

Abstracts should concisely report the aims and outcomes of your research to be fully understandable on its own to someone who hasn't read the full paper or related sources.


Abstract Guidelines:


  • Select one track that best aligns with abstract topic.
  • Select a short, specific Abstract Title that indicates the nature of your Technical Paper (containing no abbreviations). 
  • Provide a 100-200 word abstract. Be as specific as possible as to what you will discuss in your paper - technologies or strategies covered, case studies cited, etc. This will be used by the conference committee to evaluate your submission.


Abstracts should include all of the following:


  • Research problems and objectives
  • Methods
  • Key results or arguments
  • Conclusion 


For Abstracts that have been approved for this conference, Technical Papers are due for review by January 19, 2024 and must follow SAMPE format and template. 


Click here for more information.

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

HVIP.jpg

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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