article thumbnail

True Zero expands its hydrogen station network with $26.6M in grants from the California Energy Commission

Green Car Congress

Last week True Zero, the retail brand of hydrogen stations developed, owned, and operated by FirstElement Fuel, was selected by the California Energy Commission to build 12 new hydrogen stations in the Commission’s latest round of grant awards to help build out California’s retail hydrogen network. —Joel Ewanick, CEO of True Zero.

Grant 150
article thumbnail

Honda to provide $13.8M to FirstElement Fuel to support build out of California hydrogen refueling infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Seeking to expand California’s public hydrogen refueling station network as a means to support the wider introduction of fuel-cell vehicles, Honda will provide $13.8 Additional state grants, combined with the Honda financing, could enable FirstElement to add at least 12 stations to its California hydrogen network.

Honda 281
article thumbnail

GM fuel cell fleet tops 3 million miles

Green Car Congress

By GM’s estimate, using hydrogen to power these vehicles, the fleet has avoided 157,894 gallons of gasoline consumption. In July, 2013, GM and Honda announced a long-term collaboration to co-develop next-generation fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems, aiming for potential commercialization in the 2020 time frame. Earlier post.).

GM 239
article thumbnail

True Zero H2 network fuels 17M fuel cell-electric miles in 250 tonnes H2 sold

Green Car Congress

The True Zero stations plus 13 others make up a total of 31 stations open across California, supported by California Energy Commission grant funding and a long-standing State commitment to zero emission vehicles. The hydrogen sold at True Zero stations is transported in from facilities producing hydrogen for industrial uses.

Fuel 150
article thumbnail

True Zero H2 network fuels more than 3.7M miles in California in 2016

Green Car Congress

Driving on True Zero hydrogen reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% compared to a typical gasoline-powered car. Two of True Zero’s charging stations provide hydrogen sourced from 100% renewable feedstock, which slashes greenhouse gas emissions by 93% compared to a typical gasoline-powered car.

2016 150
article thumbnail

True Zero’s California hydrogen network hits 2M miles fueled mark; second 1M miles in 60 days

Green Car Congress

Toyota began retailing its Mirai fuel cell vehicle in California late last year and Honda will begin deliveries of its Clarity fuel-cell car in California by year end. By comparison, it took nine months for the company to reach the first million miles, reflecting the ramp up of fuel cell cars in California. Earlier post.).

Miles 150
article thumbnail

Virent’s biogasoline passes first test in European auto fleet trial

Green Car Congress

Virent’s BioForming platform can produce drop-in gasoline, diesel or jet fuels from plant sugars. Virent has taken another step in the gasoline certification process, successfully completing its first road fleet test organized and executed by Virent collaborator and investor Royal Dutch Shell. Source: Virent. Click to enlarge.

Fleet 343