California's Hydrogen Transportation Initiatives

This page last reviewed October 29, 2014

 

As zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), hydrogen fuel cells play a significant role in reducing California's greenhouse gas and smog emissions. The California Air Resources Board's most recent Advanced Clean Cars Program builds upon the ZEV Regulation in place since 1990, and rapidly increases numbers of ZEV technologies, such as hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric vehicles. By mid-century, 87% of cars on the road will need to be full ZEVs. This will place California on a path to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050, a goal adopted by many nations and believed necessary to stabilize climate temperature.

 

What's New

First Annual Evaluation of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Deployment and Hydrogen Fuel Station Network Development

Governor Signs AB 8 - Extending programs aimed at reducing auto emissions until 2024, including a provision to fund at least 100 hydrogen stations with a commitment of up to $20 million per year.

Energy Commission Awards More Than $18 Million to Expand Hydrogen Fueling Stations in California.

 

Hydrogen Stations

  

Hydrogen Cars & Buses

 

 

 

 

 

 

California has 13 research hydrogen fueling stations, 9 public stations and an additional 18 that have been funded and are expected to be operational in the next few years. Some of these stations have been co-funded by the State of California.

The California Fuel Cell Partnership's (CaFCP) hydrogen fueling station map provides details and status of all hydrogen fueling stations in the State.

Their California Road Map describes the infrastructure that will be needed to successfully launch the commercial fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) market.

 

 

Vehicle makes and models (CaFCP)

 

Zero Emission Bus (ZBus) Program

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Clean Cars Program
         

Policy & Funding

 

Other Hydrogen Resources & Programs

 

 

 

The State's actions to fund hydrogen stations, cars, shuttle buses and transit buses include: Initial Hydrogen Vehicle Infrastructure funding provided over $25 million for hydrogen transit buses, light duty passenger vehicles, and hydrogen stations. The State has provided co-funding for 9 stations. Assembly Bill 118 (Nuñez Statutes of 2007) directs the California Energy Commission (CEC) to prepare periodic Investment Plans for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. The program currently makes available approximately $100 million to co-fund alternative fuels projects, a portion of which has been set aside for hydrogen infrastructure. Visit the CEC's Drive website for more information.

 

 

ARB's Environmental and Energy Standards for Hydrogen Production (SB 1505)

 

ARB's Advanced Clean Cars Program

 

ARB's Zero Emission Vehicle Program

 

California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP)

 

A California Road Map (CaFCP)

 

ZEV Action Plan (Governor's Office)

 

South Coast Air Quality Management District 5 Cities Program

 

U.S. Departement of Energy (DOE)

 

U.S. DOE’s National Hydrogen Permitting Website Guide

 

California Energy Commission DRIVE Website

 

California Hydrogen Business Council

 

DriveClean.ca.gov - Hydrogen Fueling

 

Green Car Journal Refueling Locator
  Hydrogen Quality Regulation
       

CA Hydrogen Vehicle Infrastructure Historical Activities

Contact Us

 

The California Hydrogen Highway Network (CaH2Net) was initiated in April of 2004 by Executive Order S-07-04. The mission was to support and catalyze a rapid transition to a clean, hydrogen transportation economy in California.

The CaH2Net was a public-private partnership directed by the California Air Resources Board (ARB), using the California Hydrogen Highway Blueprint Plan (May 2005) as its guiding document. Learn more about the CaH2Net.

 

 

Hydrogen Policy:
Gerhard Achtelik | (916) 323-8973

 

 

Hydrogen Stations:
Mike Kashuba | (916) 323-5123

 

 

Hydrogen Buses:
Lynsay Carmichael | (916) 322-0407

 

 

Hydrogen Quality, Production & Environmental Analysis:
Andrew Martinez | (916) 322-8449

 

 

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Incentives:
Mark Williams | (916) 327-5610

 

 

Outreach & Communication:

Melissa Meuser | (916) 327-2950

 

 

 

 

Media Questions:

ARB Public Information Office | (916) 322-2990

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