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FCHEA and the industry will be celebrating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day this year on and around October 8, 2025. This year marks the eleventh iteration of this annual event!
As a reminder, the date of October 8 (10/08) was chosen in recognition of the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008). As in the past, this activity has provided FCHEA and its members a strong platform for establishing a nation-wide campaign to raise broader awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies.
If you are planning any activities for National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, make sure to let us know! Please contact any member of the FCHEA staff so that we are appropriately coordinated. FCHEA will share all our member organizations' activities and announcements at the official National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day website.
| FCHEA Webinar Series - Request for Member Input | |
FCHEA is developing a new webinar series and is seeking member input on potential topics.
Please complete the brief survey linked below by close of business on August 15 to share your feedback.
Click here to fill out the survey.
| | Hyundai Completes Hydrogen Mobility Trial in Saudi Arabia | | |
On August 4, Hyundai Motor Group, in partnership with Enowa, NEOM’s energy and water subsidiary, announced the successful completion of a hydrogen mobility trial in Trojena, the mountains of Saudi Arabia. This achievement marks the first deployment of hydrogen-powered vehicles in high-altitude mountain topography.
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Hyundai operated its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) coach bus, UNIVERSE, on a mountainous route in Trojena, reaching elevations of up to 2,080 meters and gradients of 24 percent, simulating passenger transport from NEOM’s future core business district to Trojena.
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.
| Toyota Hosts Public Event at its Hydrogen Headquarters | | |
On July 11, Toyota hosted nearly 550 guests from the surrounding local community to its first public event at the site in more than a decade. The event showcased Toyota’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology with interactive demonstrations and STEM activities for guests, which included families, community leaders and members, partner organizations and team members.
The event featured Hydrogen Grand Prix 1/10 scale remote-controlled car races organized by the nonprofit H2GP Foundation and Horizon Educational. California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) brought its mobile Fab Lab, allowing guests to code and navigate Sphero balls, customize tote bags, and participate in a drone challenge.
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Source: Toyota
Click here for the full press release from Toyota.
| | Mitsubishi Power Achieves Landmark Hydrogen Fuel Conversion at Egyptian Refinery ANRPC | | |
On August 4, Mitsubishi Power announced the successful completion and handover of a pioneering hydrogen fuel conversion project at the Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC) refinery in Egypt. This project is considered the first industrial application of hydrogen use as fuel in industrial boiler in Egypt and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Under the terms of the contract, Mitsubishi Power undertook the design, engineering, supply and installation of the solutions, equipment, and control systems to rehabilitate and upgrade a 100-ton-per-hour main boiler, converting it from heavy fuel oil and natural gas to a 100% hydrogen fuel. The project also contributed to the utilization of 14,000 tons per year of hydrogen-rich gases available in the production units.
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Source: Mitsubishi Power
Click here for the full press release from Mitsubishi Power.
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Be sure to stay on top of state and DC-based events through FCHEA's This Week in Hydrogen and Fuel Cells email newsletter. If you are not already subscribed, please contact Connor Dolan at cdolan@fchea.org.
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September 3-4
Oxon Hill, Maryland
The Hydrogen Americas Summit & Exhibition will take place in Washington, D.C. on September 3–4, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. The event will include a strategic summit, a technology-focused stage, and an exhibition area featuring developments in hydrogen technologies, energy systems, storage, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).
FCHEA Members get a 15% discount with registration code: 15FCHEA.
Click here for more information.
Click here for a free delegate pass.
| | Northwest Renewable Hydrogen Conference | | |
September 16
Portland, Oregon
Join the Renewable Hydrogen Alliance at the 2025 Northwest Renewable Hydrogen Conference – the longest running and only locally led hydrogen conference in the Pacific Northwest. This year’s conference will focus on the latest policy and project developments in our region and give you the opportunity to network with RHA members, policy partners, and local industry leaders.
FCHEA Members receive a 20% discount on registration with code FCHEA_20.
Click here for more information.
| | 7th International Congress of Renewable Energy in La Guajira | | |
September 18-19
La Guijira, Colombia
Ecopetrol, Colombia’s state-owned energy company, is looking for invites to U.S. public/private sector contacts who would be interested in joining their energy conference as speakers/panelists in September in La Guajira area.
Speakers would need to fund their way to Colombia as well as their stay. Highlights of the opportunity include:
- Opportunity to speak in front of top Ecopetrol executives
- Audience of 400 small – medium sized energy supply chain participants
- Chance to advocate for U.S. position private/public on certain energy issues
- You can speak in English or Spanish – there will be simultaneous translation available throughout the conference
Interested participants should reach out to Norcia Ward-Marin at Norcia.Ward-Marin@trade.gov for more information.
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October 1-2, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Hyvolution Canada will feature a dynamic and forward-looking program addressing the key challenges and opportunities of the hydrogen and decarbonization sectors across Canada and internationally. Over two days, the agenda will cover a wide range of strategic topics covering the entire value chain of the three main target markets: mobility, energy, and industry.
Click here to register using promo code FCHEA to receive 15% off.
| | Trade Mission to Central America | | |
October 19-24, 2025
Panama City, Panama
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA) is organizing a Trade Mission to Central America, including the Opportunities in Central America Business Conference in Panama City, Panama.
Conference sessions will focus on regional opportunities, market entry strategies, legal, logistics, and trade financing resources. In addition, participants will participate in one-on-one consultations with United States and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS) Officers from the United States Department of Commerce, and Economic Officers from the United States Department of State, representing United States embassies across the region, including Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama.
U.S. companies and trade associations seeking to expand or enter the Central American market in sectors such as:
- Energy
- Infrastructure and construction
- Telecommunications and cybersecurity
- Medical devices and healthcare
- Safety, security, and more
Click here for more information.
| | Energy Technologies Trade Mission to Southern Cone | | |
December 1-5, 2025
Santiago, Buenos Aires, Montevideo
As part of the Initiative for Improving Advanced Competitiveness through Trade (IMPACT), the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) is organizing an Energy Technologies Trade Mission to the Southern Cone region (Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay).
This trade mission will introduce U.S. companies to the dynamic Southern Cone region, whose governments are investing heavily in energy technologies to diversify and develop their economies. Participating U.S. companies will gain market insight on how to increase their exports to the region, visit project sites, and engage with pre-screened buyers, agents, distributors, project developers and potential business partners.
This trade mission will include meetings and networking receptions with chambers of commerce, business groups, and national and regional government officials that can address questions on procurements, projects, policies, regulations, tariff rates, and incentives.
Targeted subsectors for this energy trade mission include hydrogen and e-fuel technologies, AI & cybersecurity, energy generation (nuclear, solar, wind, and transition fuels), transportation (hydrogen trucks, buses, shipping, rail, and passenger vehicles), energy storage, water and sanitation treatment & management), strategic materials (lithium and copper), and decarbonization technologies.
Click here for more information.
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“Our mission at NRL is to advance science that solves today’s problems while anticipating tomorrow’s threats. Hydrogen fuel cells fit both categories.”
- Kevin Cronin, Naval Research Lab (NRL) Principal Investigator
Source: Naval Research Hydrogen Tech Goes Tactical
| | Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information | | ARCHES FCET Request for Qualifications | | |
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the ARCHES Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Trucks (FCETs) is now open and will accept responses until September 29, 2025, at 11:59 pm PST. From the RFQ responses, ARCHES will shortlist one or more applicants to begin negotiations, aiming to secure incentive funding agreements that support the deployment of 5,000 FCETs. This project is vital to the overall success of California's hydrogen ecosystem, stimulating both the vehicle and production markets.
Who Should Participate:
- Truck OEMs with 10 years of experience manufacturing Class 8-day cabs or sleeper trucks, preferably including designing and building fuel cell electric and/or battery-electric trucks
- Component manufacturers demonstrating at least five years of experience designing or building heavy-duty fuel cell systems
Click here for more information.
| | $3.9 Million Is Now Available To Support Innovative Maritime Solutions To Transport Clean Hydrogen | | |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced $3.9 million is now available to support the development of innovative maritime solutions to transport clean hydrogen in New York State. This funding advances new and retrofitted vessels as another option to deliver and distribute clean hydrogen.
The competitive Maritime Hydrogen Transport solicitation is offered through NYSERDA’s Advanced Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage Program, and Proposals will be accepted from eligible project teams composed of maritime or naval architects, shipyards and vessel operators in New York State. To qualify, these entities must partner with a clean hydrogen fuel supplier. This solicitation does not require that the proposed ship or vessel to be powered by hydrogen.
Preference will be given to proposing teams with experience designing, building and operating vessels that transport clean hydrogen or alternative fuels, or teams familiar with New York State waterways and marine ports. A minimum of an at least 50% cost-share is required from non-NYSERDA funding sources.
Click here for more information.
| | $3.7 Million Is Available To Support Clean Hydrogen-Based Fuel Cell Resources In New York | | |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced $3.7 million is now available to support clean hydrogen-based fuel cell resources in New York.
The competitive solicitation, offered through NYSERDA’s Advanced Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage Program, seeks qualified proposers to develop workable designs for clean hydrogen-based fuel cell solutions to serve as firm capacity for a balanced electricity grid, or to help decarbonize industrial manufacturing processes. Proposals will be accepted from eligible project teams composed of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms, clean hydrogen fuel suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, as well as operators or owners of power generation assets or industrial facilities.
The program has two phases:
Phase One: will award up to $250,000 for initial scoping efforts including evaluation of different designs, completion of high-level designs, initial cost and emission analysis, and identification of the best design option for further analysis in Phase Two.
Phase Two: will focus on performing a more detailed assessment of the design option selected in Phase One including early engineering design work, safety and permitting reviews, a community and stakeholder engagement plan, conceptual site layout and equipment arrangement and a timeline to implement the project.
Each proposal must include complete scopes of work for both phases and meet the solicitation criteria specified for design, equipment scope, and site selection. Selected Phase One projects will be evaluated based on outcomes to determine if they will be selected to receive Phase Two funding, which will vary based on the size of the project and total number of projects moving forward to this phase NYSERDA reserves the right not to move forward with the second phase of an award based on its evaluation and the continued availability of funding.
Proposals are due by October 6 by 3:00 p.m. ET. A complete list of all eligibility rules and evaluation criteria can be found in the solicitation summary on NYSERDA’s website.
| | MACH2 - RFI for Hydrogen Producers and Hydrogen End Users | | |
The Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) is seeking to identify end-use and off-take projects (i.e. customers / consumers of hydrogen) in the region. This Request for Information (RFI) is an opportunity for new and existing partners to showcase transformative hydrogen projects aligned with the Department of Energy’s goals for a clean hydrogen economy and indicate their interest in partnering with the Hub.
Additionally, MACH2 is seeking to add production projects to its current portfolio that demonstrate alignment with the vision, values, and goals outlined above. This RFI is an opportunity for new and existing partners to showcase transformative hydrogen projects aligned with the Department of Energy’s goals for a clean hydrogen economy and indicate their interest in partnering with the Hub. In the coming months, this RFI will be followed by a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects wishing to seek federal funding to offset the cost of becoming a hydrogen producer with federal DOE funding.
Click here for more information.
| | Intercity Transit Announces RFP | | |
Intercity Transit, the public transportation provider in Thurston County, Washington, anticipates that it will soon seek proposals from qualified firms interested in providing a Hydrogen Refueling Station at its location in Olympia, Washington.
The solicitation documents for this project will be available online through Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS). If your firm may be interested in this opportunity, please register in WEBS so that you may download the solicitation documents once they have been posted.
The WEBS registration process can be started by visiting the website provided above and clicking “register now”. If you require assistance with the WEBS registration process, please contact WEBS customer service at (360) 902-7400.
| | DOE Issues Notice of Intent for Funding to Advance Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies to Drive National Decarbonization | | |
On September 10, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a notice of intent for potential funding to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of affordable clean-hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to drive national decarbonization. The potential funding will focus on advancing technologies for hydrogen production, hydrogen infrastructure, and fuel cells, as well as demonstrating hydrogen and fuel cells in new, high-impact applications.
Potential topic areas include:
- Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Water Splitting Device Scale Up will develop and demonstrate PEC water splitting devices using low-cost, scalable synthesis and fabrication techniques.
- High-Performance Materials for Hydrogen Service, Including Cryogenic and/or High-Pressure Conditions will develop advanced materials for use in high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks, cryogenic service conditions, and fiber reinforced polymer hydrogen pipelines.
- Sustainable High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membranes and Ionomers for Heavy-Duty Transportation Applications will develop membranes and ionomers (key components of fuel cells) suitable for high temperature operation (up to 120°C) in heavy-duty fuel cell applications, without the use of perfluorosulfonic acid.
- Domestic Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Motorcoach Bus Development and Demonstration will develop and demonstrate domestically produced fuel cell electric motorcoach buses suitable for long-haul service.
For all topic areas, HFTO envisions awarding financial assistance awards in the form of cooperative agreements with periods of performance ranging from approximately two to four years.
Click here for more information from DOE.
| | Drayage Truck Funding from Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Available to Stack with HVIP | | |
Starting Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 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.
| | Zero-Emission Freight and Marine Statewide Grant Funding in California | | |
On August 22, the California Air Resources Board announced up to $20 million in funding is now available Statewide through the VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) program. This VW ZEFM solicitation incorporates the modifications to California's Beneficiary Mitigation Plan that were recently approved by the California Air Resources Board and has the following new features:
- Allows stacking with Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) and other state programs that don’t claim NOx emissions reductions
- Removed static funding caps for all project categories, including the funding cap for Airport Ground Support Equipment
- Includes a higher cost-effectiveness threshold (increased from $280,000 to $466,000 per ton of NOx reduced) that will be used as the primary factor in determining maximum funding
- Requires CARB’s pre-approval for projects with proposed award over $1 million
Funding is available for the following project categories:
- Heavy-lift forklifts (8,000 lb. lift capacity or greater) scrap and replace
- Airport ground support equipment scrap and replace
- Port cargo handling equipment (including terminal tractors) scrap and replace
- Ferries, tugboats, towboats repower, and
- Shore power system installation for ocean-going vessels not required or not yet required to use shore power while at berth.
Applications are being accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted.
Click here for more information.
| | 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 its Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE). CORE 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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Upcoming FCHEA Meeting Calendar
For more information on any of FCHEA's working groups, committees, or to be added to any working group rosters, please contact Connor Dolan at cdolan@fchea.org.
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FCHEA Tax Working Group
A virtual meeting will be held on Thursday, August 14, at 2:00 PM.
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