FCHEA Welcomes New Members! | |
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FCHEA is excited to announce that Constellation has joined the association as a Principal Member. Constellation is the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy and a leading competitive retail supplier of power and energy products and services for homes and businesses across the United States. Constellation's generation fleet produces enough energy to power 15 million homes and is helping to accelerate the nation’s transition to clean energy with more than 32,400 megawatts of capacity and annual output that is 90 percent carbon-free.
Click here to learn more about Constellation.
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FCHEA is thrilled to welcome ExxonMobil to the association as a Principal Member. ExxonMobil is engaged across the entire hydrogen value chain from production, transportation, storage, and end-user consumption.
Click here to learn more about ExxonMobil.
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FCHEA is pleased to announce that Topsoe has joined the association as a Supporting Member. Topsoe is a leading global developer and supplier of decarbonization technology, catalysts, and services for the energy transition including for renewable hydrogen. Topsoe helps its partners and customers achieve their decarbonization and emission-reduction goals, including hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation, shipping, and production of raw materials.
Click here to learn more about Topsoe.
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FCHEA is happy to welcome Schaeffler to the association as a Supporting Member. The Schaeffler Group is a global automotive and industrial supplier that manufactures high-precision components and systems for engine, transmission and chassis applications. Schaeffler has recognized the potential of hydrogen technology and is developing key components for fuel cell stacks and systems.
Click here to learn more about Schaeffler.
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines | |
ZeroAvia Announces Flurry of News at Paris Air Show | |
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At the 54th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, France, FCHEA member ZeroAvia announced a flurry of news updates.
On June 19, as part of the initial technical study conducted alongside MHIRJ, an initial entry-point for a CRJ 700 retrofit with ZeroAvia’s ZA 2000RJ powertrain has been identified. The hydrogen-electric CRJ aircraft would be equipped with two ZeroAvia regional jet engines (derivatives of the ZA2000 engine class) to match the existing performance and ZeroAvia analysis suggests it could support up to 60 passengers with a range of up to 560 nautical miles, covering in excess of 80 percent of current flights.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
Also on June 19, ZeroAvia announced it plans to expand its electric propulsion R&D facility at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, with an additional investment by the state.
Click here for the full press release from the Washington State Department of Commerce.
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Air Cahana Airplane, Powered by ZeroAvia ZA2000 engine (Source: ZeroAvia) | |
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On June 20, ZeroAvia announced it has signed a Definitive Purchase Agreement with Monte for up to 100 Hydrogen-Electric Engines. MONTE and ZeroAvia aim to retrofit 9–19 seat aircraft with ZA600 powertrains for airline operators starting in 2025, while also providing financing, infrastructure, maintenance and hydrogen availability services to support these operations.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
On June 21, ZeroAvia announced that it has signed an agreement with Green Aerolease for ZA600 hydrogen-electric engines. Green Aerolease plans to deploy the powertrains in its lessor fleet.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia
On June 22, ZeroAvia announced that it has signed an agreement to provide 250 hydrogen-electric ZA2000 engines to Flyshare, Inc., which will be operating under the name of Air Cahana and providing regional air service to regional air service in California and the West Coast of the United States. Air Cahana will deliver sustainable flight, beginning with Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and then adopt zero emission propulsion technology as the technology enters the market.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Chart Selected for U.S. Green Hydrogen Energy Storage System | |
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On June 26, FCHEA member Chart Industries announced it has been selected by Energy Vault to supply an integrated liquid hydrogen storage and fuel delivery system for a green hydrogen long-duration energy storage system used in conjunction with a utility-scale battery to provide backup power to the city of Calistoga, California. The 80,000-gallon liquid hydrogen storage tanks allow for at least 48 hours of site autonomy without refueling.
Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2023 with commercial operation expected by mid 2024. Upon completion, this project is expected to be the first-of-its-kind and the largest utility-scale green hydrogen project in the United States.
Click here for the full press release from Chart Industries.
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Plug to Supply Fuel Cells to Energy Vault for Hybrid Microgrid in California Wine Country | |
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On June 9, FCHEA member Plug announced it will supply Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. with 8 MW (megawatts) of hydrogen fuel cell stationary power to deliver clean energy to the city of Calistoga, located in California Wine Country, during times of wildfires and other emergencies. This will be the largest planned hydrogen-powered fuel cell installation in the United States.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
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Renewable Innovations Delivers Mobile Power Generator to the U.S. Military | |
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On May 30, FCHEA member Renewable Innovations announced the delivery of its Mobile Power Generator (MPG) to the U.S. military. The MPG is the first hydrogen-based all-in-one mobile rapid power system in the world with Grid-tie capability, 180 kWh of battery reserves, over 40 kilograms of on-board hydrogen, and BEV Rapid charging. It contains a silent power system that uses General Motor’s hydrogen fuel cells and EV batteries, and can be used anywhere for grid-free and diesel-free mobile power generation.
Click here for the full press release from Renewable Innovations.
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Cummins Assumes Full Ownership of Key Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Technologies | |
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On June 30, FCHEA member Cummins announced the buyout of Air Liquide’s 19% interest in Hydrogenics Corporation. Cummins acquired Hydrogenics in 2019, adding key fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies to its portfolio.
Click here for the full press release from Cummins.
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Plug Announces Partnership with Avina to Decarbonize Commercial Trucking | |
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On June 14, Plug announced it will deliver containerized proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer systems to Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc. for a green hydrogen production facility. The hydrogen will support heavy-duty trucks in Southern California.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
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ZeroAvia and GenH2 Sign MoU to Develop Liquid Hydrogen Technologies for Airports | |
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On June 1, ZeroAvia and GenH2 announced they have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop liquid hydrogen aviation infrastructure solutions for use in airport environments.
Click here for the full press release from GenH2.
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Nel Receives Purchase Order for 16 Hydrogen Refueling Stations in California | |
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On June 29, FCHEA member Nel announced it has received a firm purchase order from an undisclosed U.S. energy company for delivery of 16 hydrogen fueling stations to be deployed in California.
The total value of the purchase order is about $24 million, including the previously announced Capacity Reservation Agreement (CRA) fee of about $7 million. The increase in total contract value from the CRA announcement in December relates to the inclusion of installation assistance and commissioning services, as well as service and maintenance agreements. Expected delivery of the first fueling equipment is scheduled in late 2023.
Click here for the full press release from Nel.
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Ballard to Provide First Mode with 60 Additional Fuel Cells | |
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On June 1, FCHEA member Ballard announced it had received a purchase order to supply FCHEA member First Mode with 60 hydrogen fuel cell modules – totaling 6 megawatts – for delivery in 2024. The order represents an expansion of the relationship, building on the order of 35 modules year-to-date in 2023, to power hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks.
Click here for the full press release from Ballard.
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Twelve Announces Plans to Scale Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel | |
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On June 19, FCHEA member Twelve announced plans to scale the production of its sustainable aviation fuel with a commercial-scale production facility in Moses Lake, Washington. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Washington State exhibit at the 2023 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France. An event for the facility will take place on July 11 with Gov. Jay Inslee and other regional and local stakeholders.
Click here for the full press release from the Washington State Department of Commerce.
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Hyzon Motors to Supply Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles for Food Distribution in Southern California | |
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On June 7, FCHEA member Hyzon Motors announced it has entered into an agreement for five fuel cell electric vehicles with Performance Food Group (PFG), one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America.
The first five trucks, powered by Hyzon’s 110kW fuel cell system, are expected to be delivered in 2023 and 2024, with the first truck scheduled to arrive in late 2023. These trucks are expected to be deployed in PFG’s regional, commercial delivery operations in Southern California.
Click here for the full press release from Hyzon Motors.
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U.S. Releases National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap | |
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On June 5, the Biden-Harris administration released a new government wide strategy to advance clean hydrogen in the United States.
The U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap explores opportunities for clean hydrogen to contribute to national decarbonization goals across multiple sectors of the economy. It provides a snapshot of hydrogen production, transport, storage, and use in the United States today and presents a strategic framework for achieving large-scale production and use of clean hydrogen, examining scenarios for 2030, 2040, and 2050.
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The Strategy and Roadmap also identifies needs for collaboration among federal government agencies, industry, academia, national laboratories, state, local, and Tribal communities, environmental and justice communities, labor unions, and numerous stakeholder groups to accelerate progress and market liftoff. This roadmap establishes concrete targets, market-driven metrics, and tangible actions to measure success across sectors.
Click here for the press release from the Department of Energy.
Click here to read the full document.
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Federal Transit Administration Announces Award Recipients for FY23 Low- and No-Emission and Bus and Bus Facilities Programs | |
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On June 26, the Federal Transit Administration announced 30 awards totaling nearly $1.7 billion from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for transit projects in 46 states and territories. Several transit agencies were awarded funding to purchase fuel cell electric buses and related infrastructure.
In California, Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District was awarded $25,513,684 to buy fuel cell electric buses and retrofit its training and education center to transition to a combined bus maintenance facility and a classroom/laboratory, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District was awarded $20,381,950 to buy fuel cell electric buses to replace older diesel buses, build a hydrogen fueling station, make facility upgrades to accommodate the new buses, and develop a workforce training plan, and North County Transit District was awarded $29,330,243 to buy hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to replace older buses and to develop a workforce development program in partnership with a local college.
In Delaware, the Delaware Transit Corporation was awarded $8,740,728 to buy battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to replace older diesel buses. In Indiana, Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation was awarded $7,598,425 to buy fuel cell electric buses and compressed natural gas buses to replace older buses that have exceeded their useful life, modify its maintenance facility to safely maintain their vehicles as it expands the fleet, and install a hydrogen refueling station. And in Nevada, the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County was awarded $8,784,606 to buy hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to replace aging diesel buses, install fueling infrastructure, and create a workforce development program.
Click here for the press release from the Federal Transit Administration.
| Department of Energy Announces Funding Selections for Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization FOA | |
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On June 15, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $135 million in funding for 40 projects that will reduce the carbon footprint of the industrial sector and move the U.S. towards a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.
Collaboratively funded with the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, selected projects under topic 2 "Decarbonizing Iron and Steel" category will focus on advancements that enable decarbonization in ore-based or scrap-based iron and steelmaking operations and convert other existing iron and steelmaking ancillary and thermal processes to use clean fuels or electricity.
Click here for the full list of winners from the Department of Energy.
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Air Liquide and Groupe ADP Announce the Creation of Hydrogen Airport | |
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On June 16, FCHEA member Air Liquide and Groupe ADP announced the creation of Hydrogen Airport, the first engineering and consulting joint venture specializing in helping airports integrate hydrogen projects within their infrastructures. This joint venture was created following a study carried out jointly with Airbus in 2021 focusing on feasibility studies to facilitate the introduction of hydrogen planes in approximately 30 airports around the world.
Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.
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Plug to Design and Deliver 10 MW PEM Electrolyzer to HOPE Project | |
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On June 27, Plug announced it is part of a consortium of companies that received a $21.8 million dollar grant from the European Commission to build an offshore hydrogen production plant. As a member of the nine-company consortium HOPE (Hydrogen Offshore Production Europe), Plug will design and deliver a 10-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane electrolyzer system to the site in the North Sea, off the port of Ostend, Belgium. This 10 MW offshore hydrogen project aims to prove the commercial sustainability of renewable offshore hydrogen production, with the end goal to enable the deployment of commercial large-scale solutions.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
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Bloom Energy to Deploy Solid Oxide Fuel Cells in the United Kingdom | |
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On June 6, FCHEA member Bloom Energy announced it has signed an agreement with Perenco to install 2.5 megawatts (MW) of Bloom’s solid oxide fuel cells at a site in England. Perenco is a leading independent hydrocarbon company, producing 500,000 Barrel of Oil Equivalent (BOE) of oil and gas per day from its operations in 14 partner countries.
The platform will be installed in late 2023 at Wytch Farm in Dorset, England, the largest onshore oil field in western Europe. It will be used to support Perenco’s baseload requirements, and marks the first deployment of Bloom fuel cell technology in the United Kingdom.
Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
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Renewable Innovations Announces Order for Hydrogen Fuel Cell UPS Backup Power System in New Zealand | |
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On June 22, Renewable Innovations announced it has received an order from a large New Zealand State Owned Enterprise for the first hydrogen fuel cell-powered UPS system in the country. Renewable Innovations will be partnering with several large New Zealand and international companies during this project.
Click here for the full press release from Renewable Innovations.
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Plug Announces Three Green Hydrogen Production Plants in Finland | |
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On May 30, Plug announced plans to develop three green hydrogen production plants in Finland, that will cumulatively generate 850 tons per day (TPD) of green hydrogen, or 2.2 gigawatts (GW) of electrolyzer capacity, by the end of the decade. The final investment decision (FID) will be made by 2025-2026.
One site, in Kokkola, is expected to generate 85 TPD of liquid green hydrogen, and up to 700 kt of green ammonia per year, using 1 GW of electrolyzers. In Kristinestad, a 1 GW electrolyzer plant located close to a former coal plant will generate green hydrogen for green steel production (2.0 mt/y of DRI/HBI produced) exported from the port of Kristinestad. The Porvoo site will produce up to 100 TPD by 2030.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
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ENGIE Leads Consortium to Develop Green Ammonia Project in Oman | |
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On June 21, a consortium led by FCHEA member ENGIE and Korean company POSCO was awarded land block (Z1-02) by Hydrom, the orchestrator and master planner of Oman's green hydrogen industry. Spanning 340 sq km, the concession block is located in Duqm, Oman. The project, which began in March 2022, will include up to approximately 5 GW of new wind and solar capacity, battery energy storage system, and a renewable hydrogen plant with a capacity of up to 200 kilo-tons per year.
Click here for the full press release from ENGIE.
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Airbus to Trial In-Flight Auxiliary Power Entirely Generated by Hydrogen | |
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On June 20, FCHEA member Airbus launched a new demonstrator program to explore a new architecture for the generation of non-propulsive energy through the use of hydrogen fuel cells.
On conventional airliners, the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit), a small additional engine that runs on traditional jet fuel, provides together with the engines the energy required to power a number of non-propulsive aircraft functions, such as air conditioning, onboard lighting and electric power for avionics. Airbus UpNext will replace the actual APU of an A330 with a hydrogen fuel cell system that will generate electricity.
Click here for the full press release from Airbus.
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Chemours Officially Launches Operations as Part of Joint Venture with BWT and FUMATECH | |
On May 31, FCHEA member Chemours announced the requisite European Commission and the People's Republic of China State Administration for Market Regulations regulatory approvals are now in place to launch operations at its joint venture with BWT FUMATECH Mobility GmbH, under the name of THE Mobility F.C. Membranes CompanyGmbH – A BWT Chemours Company.
The 50-50 joint venture focuses on integrating the unique capabilities, resources, and technological expertise of each company to elevate and accelerate the capacity to manufacture fuel cell and humidifier membranes for mobility applications for long-term customers.
Click here for the full press release from Chemours.
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Toyota and Corvus Energy Partner on Marine Hydrogen System | |
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On June 21, Corvus Energy announced the launch of its Pelican Fuel Cell System featuring four of FCHEA member Toyota's fuel cell modules. The Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell System is the result of the H2NOR research project, initiated by Corvus Energy, Toyota, and other partners to fast-track the development and production of sustainable and scalable maritime hydrogen fuel cell systems.
Click here for the full press release from Toyota.
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ZeroAvia Partners with the University of Bath on Retrofitting Turboprop Aircraft with Zero-Emission Engines | |
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On June 7, the University of Bath announced that, following the award of an Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) grant, experts will work alongside ZeroAvia in a three-year collaborative program to improve the understanding of the aerodynamic impacts of retrofitting turboprop aircraft with hydrogen fuel cells and electric motors.
Under the terms of the KTP, an associate from the University of Bath will work at ZeroAvia for 33 months, with supervision from a team of experts team led by Professor Carl Sangan, Professor of Sustainable Propulsion and Power.
Click here for the full press release from the University of Bath.
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Hyundai Receives Order for 1,300 Fuel Cell Buses from Seoul | |
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On June 9, FCHEA member Hyundai Motor, the Seoul city government, the South Korean Ministry of the Environment and the companies SK E&S and Tmap Mobility announced a plan to replace a total of 1,300 existing buses with new fuel cell buses by 2026.
The port cities of Busan and Ulsan as well as the province of South Gyeongsang are planning to use a total of 624 Hyundai hydrogen buses as a replacement for combustion engines by 2025. And on the South Korean island of Jeju, hydrogen infrastructure is being built to operate a total of 1,700 fuel cell vehicles by 2030. The 1,200 passenger cars, 200 rubbish trucks and 300 public transport buses will also come from the Hyundai Group.
Click here for the full press release from Electrive.
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Bosch and PowerCell Sign Agreement for S3 Fuel Cell Stack Manufacturing | |
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On June 2, FCHEA member Bosch and FCHEA member PowerCell announced an agreement giving Bosch the exclusive right to manufacture and sell PowerCell's S3 fuel cell stack for use in the automotive market. PowerCell will retain full rights for all other applications and segments.
Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.
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Plug to Provide STEF with Solutions for Cold Storage Distribution Centers
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On June 14, Plug announced it will supply Blue EnerFreeze, the energy subsidiary of STEF, with a complete green hydrogen ecosystem across two distribution centers, before potentially expanding further into their network of over 100 sites. One of the distribution centers is close to Paris, France, and the other is close to Madrid, Spain. Toyota will provide compatible fuel cell-ready forklift models for this project as part of its commitment to developing fuel cell projects across Europe.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
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Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive Present Hydrogen Vehicle Engine at Le Mans | |
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On June 8, Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive announced they presented the JS2 H2R high-performance vehicle as part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The vehicle contains a 3.0-liter biturbo charged V6 engine with an output of 420 kilowatts and will be optimized even further in the coming weeks. It is based on a volume-production gasoline power unit that the experts at Bosch Engineering have converted for use with hydrogen.
| Ligier JS2 RH2 (Source: Ligier) | |
Click here for the full press release from Ligier Automotive. | |
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Unveils "GR H2 Racing Concept" at Le Mans 24 Hours | |
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On June 9, Toyota Motor Corporation revealed the hydrogen engine vehicle prototype "GR H2 Racing Concept". Developed with future competition in its sights, the prototype was spurred by a recent announcement by the ACO, the organizer of 24 Hours of Le Mans, that it would allow hydrogen-engine and fuel cell electric vehicles to compete in the race's hydrogen category.
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GR H2 Racing Concept (Source: Toyota) | |
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Ballard Announces Plan to Scale Production Bipolar Plates | |
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On June 12, Ballard announced its plan to materially reduce the costs and scale production capacity of next generation, proprietary graphite bipolar plates, including the introduction of disruptive manufacturing technology.
Ballard expects the implementation of this project, including next generation plate manufacturing processes and the introduction of new lower cost material suppliers, to result in cost savings of up to 70%, following commissioning expected in late 2025.
Click here for the full press release from Ballard.
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John Cockerill Hydrogen, ADNOC, and Strata Manufacturing to Boost UAE’s Hydrogen Economy | |
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On June 1, The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it has facilitated a Strategic Collaboration Agreement between ADNOC, FCHEA member John Cockerill Hydrogen and Strata Manufacturing, aiming to manufacture electrolysers for local use and export.
The agreement enhances the development of the UAE’s green hydrogen economy through the in-country manufacturing of electrolyzers and supports the UAE’s “Make it in The Emirates” campaign to promote local industry and create a favorable environment for investors.
Click here for the full press release from John Cockerill.
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Ionomr Signs Collaboration Agreement with Cipher Neutron and DynaCERT | |
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On June 13, FCHEA member Ionomr announced it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Cipher Neutron and DynaCERT on electrolyzer development. Under the collaboration, Ionomr and Cipher Neutron will create the first North American-made 250-kilowatt (kW) anion-exchange membrane (AEM) hydrogen electrolyzer.
Click here for the full press release from Ionomr.
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BMW to Debut iX5 with Garret Fuel Cell Compressors
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On June 13, FCHEA member Garrett Motion announced that is supporting BMW Group’s commitment to developing zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with an advanced electric fuel cell compressor. BMW Group recently announced that it will pilot the second generation of its hydrogen fuel cell drive train in a small series of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, boosted by Garrett’s new generation, modular fuel cell compressor. An on-road trial of the iX5 is expected later this year.
Click here for the full press release from Garrett Motion.
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Technip Energies Completes Acquistion of SEED Energy | |
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On June 8, FCHEA member Technip Energies announced it has acquired SEED Energy, a startup that specializes in digital services for innovative, multi-technology renewable energy systems.
Founded in 2017, SEED Energy has developed Odyssey, a software that allows digital simulations of various architectures and provides highly detailed and precise project analyses including technical, economic and environmental constraints.
Click here for the full press release from Technip Energies.
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PowerCell Signs Agreement with Vantastec Group for Serial Deliveries to Light Commercial Vehicles | |
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On June 27, PowerCell announced it has signed a five-year agreement for serial deliveries of hydrogen fuel cell systems with the British company ColGar Energy, a subsidiary within the Vantastec Group. The order value can potentially amount to a total of approximately SEK 200 million ($18.66 million.) The agreement includes PowerCell's 5 kW VS5 fuel cell system, with deliveries expected in 2024.
Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.
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TopSoe to Lead FrontFuel Project in Denmark | |
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On June 27, FCHEA member Topsoe announced it has received funding from the Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP) to lead the FrontFuel project, producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from CO2, water, and renewable electricity. The FrontFuel project will operate in close collaboration with Sasol and Aarhus University in Denmark, where the production plant facility will be located.
Click here for the full press release from Topsoe.
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Loop Energy and Drabpol Selected for Supply of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems in Poland | |
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On June 27, FCHEA member Loop Energy and its distribution partner Drabpol announced its T605 fuel cell system has been selected by Polish electric bus manufacturer ARP E-Vehicles for its new hydrogen-electric bus platform. Under the agreement, Loop Energy’s 60 kW fuel cell system will be integrated into ARP E-Vehicles’ new 12-meter hydrogen-electric bus designed for municipal transit service market in Europe.
Click here for the full press release from Loop Energy.
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Advent Technologies and Safran Power Units Sign MoU to Advance HT-PEM Fuel Cell Technology | |
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On May 31, FCHEA member Advent Technologies announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Safran Power Units to advance the development of next-generation high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cell technology, specifically for the aerospace sector.
As part of the newly signed MoU, Advent and Safran Power Units are exploring a Joint Development Agreement for the advancement of HT-PEM fuel cells in aviation and for enhancing Advent’s supply capability.
Click here for the full press release from Advent Technologies.
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GenCell to Deploy Backup Power Unit in Czech and Slovak Republics | |
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On June 20, FCHEA member GenCell, in partnership with Kunst Technik and Stand By Energy, announced it will deploy backup and off-grid power solutions in the Czech and Slovak Republics. The power will be used across various markets, including telecom and communications, emergency services, railway, and utility infrastructures.
Click here for the full press release from GenCell.
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Topsoe Partners with Sasol to Accelerate to Global SAF Production | |
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On June 21, Topsoe and Sasol announced the signing of an agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The two companies will develop, build, own, and operate SAF plants, and market SAF derived primarily from non-fossil feedstock, utilizing green hydrogen, sustainable sources of CO2 and/or biomass with a specific focus on Sasol’s Fischer Tropsch and Topsoe’s related technologies.
Click here for the full press release from Topsoe.
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Articles Quoting FCHEA President Frank Wolak | |
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Ireland to Work With Germany on Green Hydrogen
Euractiv | 1 June 2023
Renewable Power on Course to Shatter More Records as Countries Around the World Speed Up Deployment
International Energy Agency | 1 June 2023
Toyota Debuts Hydrogen-Fueled Corolla Race Car as Auto Racing Begins Shift Away From Gas Guzzlers
ABC News | 1 June 2023
Why Hydrogen Could Beat Batteries to Zero Emission Flight!
Fully Charged Show | 2 June 2023
This Week in Power & Motion: Parker Hannifin Partners with Volvo CE on Electric Race Cars
Power and Motion | 2 June 2023
Debunking The Myths: Why You Shouldn’t Fear Hydrogen-Powered Cars
Top Speed | 3 June 2023
Underground Hydrogen Could Supercharge Green Energy. First, Scientists Have to Find It. (Paywall)
The Wall Street Journal | 5 June 2023
Japan Earmarks $107 Billion for Developing Hydrogen Energy to Cut Emissions, Stabilize Supplies
AP News | 6 June 2023
IDB Approves $400 million Loan to Develop Chile's Green Hydrogen Industry
Reuters | 7 June 2023
Earth, Wind And Hydrogen: An Ancient Craft Leaps Into The 21st Century
Forbes | 7 June 2023
Additional Guidance Released Regarding The Low-Income Community Bonus Energy Tax Credit Under Section 48(e) And The Advanced Energy Project Credit Under Section 48C
Baker Botts | 7 June 2023
Everyone Wants Clean Hydrogen—Nuclear Can Deliver
Nuclear Energy Institute | 8 June 2023
Le Mans Reaches 100 and Looks to a Hydrogen Future
Reuters | 8 June 2023
Norway and Northern German State Agree on Blue Hydrogen Supplies to Scale Up IndustryClean Energy Wire | 8 June 2023
Gov. Justice Announces New Hydrogen Project
The Weirton Daily Times | 8 June 2023
Wind-to-Hydrogen Production Reaches Deep Water Offshore Turbines
IEEE Spectrum | 10 June 2023
10 Unique Features of Hydrogen Electric Vehicles That Set Them Apart From BEVs
Top Speed | 10 June 2023
Hub Hopefuls: US Policy Spurs the Clean Hydrogen Transition
S & P Global | 12 June 2023
NIIT Announces Nation's First Career Opportunity Hub
National Institute for Innovation and Technology | 12 June 2023
Advanced Energy United Applauds Governor Lombardo Signing the Nevada Clean Trucks and Buses Incentive Program
Advanced Energy United | 12 June 2023
Rolls-Royce Considering Hydrogen Power for Future EV Models
Autocar | 12 June 2023
Toyota Unveils New Technology That Will Change the Future of Cars
Toyota | 13 June 2023
Airbus Targets Both Conventional and Hydrogen Platforms for Mid-2030s
Aviation Week | 14 June 2023
How a UK Hydrogen Car Industry Could Cut Fuel Costs and Carbon Emissions
The Conversation | 14 June 2023
Ports of Amsterdam, Bilbao to Develop 'Hydrogen Corridor'
Ship and Bunker | 14 June 2023
California Transit Agencies Establishing Road Map for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Use in Buses
S & P Global | 14 June 2023
Thyssenkrupp Uhde and Johnson Matthey Increase Ammonia Synthesis Capacity at Koch Fertilizer Facility
Hydrocarbon Processing | 14 June 2023
Can Hydrogen Help the World Reach Net Zero? (Video)
Financial Times | 14 June 2023
Vasilis Gregoriou, Chairman & CEO, Advent Technologies
Investment Reports | 15 June 2023
China Powers up Hydrogen Rail Plans with Locomotive Conversion
South China Morning Post | 16 June 2023
A Statement by the Chief Technology Officers of Seven of the World’s Major Aviation Manufacturers
Airbus | 16 June 2023
Rolls-Royce Considering Switching From BEV To Hydrogen For Future Models
Inside EVs | 16 June 2023
Toyota Says Next-Gen Fuel Cell Will Be 50 Percent Cheaper By 2026
Car Buzz | 17 June 2023
Proteum Energy Develops Revolutionary Process to Turn Ethanol into Hydrogen
Innovation News Network | 19 June 2023
North America’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Debuts
Tomorrow's World Today | 19 June 2023
Schumer: Rochester Area at Center of Potential $1.25B for Green Hydrogen Network
NBC News 10 | 19 June 2023
Netherlands and Denmark to Help Create $1 Billion South Africa Hydrogen Fund
Bloomberg | 20 June 2023
Renewable Hydrogen Production: New Rules Formally Adopted
European Commission | 20 June 2023
Successful HyPERION pilot Project Paves the Way for Civil Aviation Hydrogen Propulsion
Airbus | 20 June 2023
Dovetail Electric Aviation to Use Hyundai Hydrogen Fuel Cell in Testing
AU Manufacturing | 21 June 2023
New York Power Authority Awarded for Hydrogen Blending Project
Power Engineering | 21 June 2023
Hydropower, America’s First Renewable Industry, Could Help Achieve Net Zero — If Treasury Allows It
Utility Dive | 21 June 2023
Nuvera on the Road: Clean Hydrogen Takeaways from ACT Expo and the World Hydrogen Summit
Nuvera | 22 June 2023
Hydrogen to the Rescue: Delivering Power to Disaster Recovery Sites with Zero Emissions
NREL | 22 June 2023
Portugal's Grid Ready to Transport 10% Hydrogen This Year
Reuters | 22 June 2023
Proposed Regulations Issued Regarding Direct Pay and Transfers of Clean Energy Tax Credits
Baker Botts | 22 June 2023
ZeroAvia Named as One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies 2023
ZeroAvia | 23 June 2023
Federal Transit Administration Awards RTC $8.78 Million for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses and Infrastructure
RTC Washoe | 23 June 2023
Hamburg and Rotterdam Planning Hydrogen Flight Route in 2026
Hamburg News | 26 June 2023
Driving Decarbonization: Lessons Learned from Europe That Can Help Unlock the U.S. Clean Hydrogen Economy
Power Magazine | 26 June 2023
Thailand’s CP Group, Toyota To Start Producing Hydrogen Using Biogas From Farm Waste This Year
Forbes | 26 June 2023
AC Transit Receives Coveted 2O23 Bus and Low-and No-Emission Grant Award
AC Transit | 26 June 2023
NCTD Awarded $29.3 Million for Zero-Emission Bus Transition
North Coast Transit District | 26 June 2023
Germany, South Africa Agree to Cooperate on Green Hydrogen Projects
Reuters | 27 June 2023
Brazil Aims to Pass Offshore Wind, Green Hydrogen Laws by Year-End, Energy Minister Says
Reuters | 27 June 2023
Fuel Cell Power for Europe's Net Zero Economy
Ballard | 27 June 2023
Canada's First Hydrogen Train is Taking Passengers
CBC | 28 June 2023
Spain Raises Bet on Green Hydrogen, Biogas in Draft Plan
Reuters | 28 June 2023
Additionality and the Inflation Reduction Act
Plug | 28 June 2023
Chile to Accelerate its Green Hydrogen Industry with World Bank Support
World Bank | 29 June 2023
AGC Launches New FORBLUETM FLEMIONTM Ion-exchange Membrane that Contribute to Reduction of Electricity Use in Salt Electrolysis Process
AGC | 29 June 2023
Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Train Rides the Rails in North America
New Atlas | 29 June 2023
Sinopec's First Green Hydrogen Plant Starts Production in Xinjiang
Reuters | 30 June 2023
Is Green Hydrogen About to Put the Spotlight on Africa?
ESI Africa | 30 June 2023
Go-Ahead Group Launches UK’s Largest Hydrogen Bus Fleet
Intelligent Transport | 30 June 2023
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Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information | |
Qualifying Advanced Energy Project 48C Credit Program | |
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The Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (48C) program aims to strengthen U.S. industrial competitiveness and clean energy supply chains. As the nation builds a net-zero economy, the 48C tax credit program aims to play a critical role to create high-quality jobs, reduce industrial emissions, and increase domestic production of critical clean energy products and materials.
The Inflation Reduction Act provided $10 billion in new funding under § 48C(e), with at least $4 billion reserved for projects in certain energy communities with closed coal mines or retired coal-fired power plants, to allocate credits to projects in three categories: (1) Clean energy manufacturing and recycling, (2) greenhouse gas emission reduction, and (3) critical materials refining, processing, and recycling. This announcement for Round 1 of § 48C(e) makes available $4 billion for eligible projects, with approximately $1.6 billion reserved for projects in certain energy communities.
Concept Paper Submission Deadline: July 31, 2023 12:00 PM ET
Click here for more information.
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DOE Announces $6 Billion to Reduce Industrial Emissions | |
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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.
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DOE Vehicle Technologies Office Announces $99.5 Million FY23 Funding Opportunity | |
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On May 19, the U.S. Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Office announced $99.5 million in funding opportunities in support of projects to reduce soft costs to improve EV charging infrastructure in underserved communities, provide consumer education on EVs and EV charging, and develop batteries that use low-cost, abundant materials.
The FOA includes a range of topics, including:
Area of Interest 6: Hydrogen Combustion Engines — The objective of the area of interest is to research, develop, and validate an internal combustion (IC) engine for on-road and non-road (off-road, rail, and shipping) applications that can fully operate on hydrogen while achieving near or equivalent efficiency of conventional diesel engines and meeting prevailing EPA emission standards. While 4-stroke IC engines are predominant in commercial vehicle application, we also encourage proposals for hydrogen combustion by two-stroke opposed piston engines.
Full Application Submission Deadline: August 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. EDT
Click here to learn more about this FOA.
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Grant Solicitation for Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) | |
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On June 13, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced a grant solicitation for an administrator to implement $587.7 million of funding allocated to the Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Funding Plan. HVIP is a point-of-sale incentive to reduce the purchase price of zero-emission on-road heavy-duty vehicles. The HVIP third-party administrator selected through this solicitation will be responsible for conducting the day-to-day business of running HVIP among other duties.
This solicitation is open to federal, state, or local government entities or agencies; local air districts; and California-based non-profit organizations. Vehicle manufacturers and dealers are not eligible for this solicitation. CARB, in its sole discretion, may award a new Grant Agreement to the grantee selected in response to this solicitation each following year for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25, under similar terms and conditions.
Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. (PT), Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
Click here for more information.
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DOE Announces $450 Million in New Funding for Clean Energy Demonstration Projects on Current and Former Mine Land | |
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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.
Full applications are due by August 31, 2023.
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Patents for Humanity: Green Energy | |
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently expanded the Patents for Humanity Awards Program to include a new category for those who are responding rapidly to the challenges of climate change by developing green energy sources using game-changing technologies. This new award category will provide business incentives for patent applicants, holders, and licensees whose inventions address climate change through green energy technologies, including through wind, solar, green hydrogen, hydropower, geothermal, and biofuel technologies.
In addition to public recognition of their work, winners will receive public recognition at an awards ceremony sponsored by the USPTO and a certificate that grants them accelerated USPTO processing for one eligible matter. Winners may also transfer their acceleration certificate to a third party for consideration.
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2023.
Click here for more information from the U.S. Patent and Trade Office.
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Hawai'i Gas Seeking Proposals from Local and National Suppliers for Renewable Natural Gas and Renewable Hydrogen | |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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