Toyota and Shell One Step Closer to a Hydrogen Refueling Network in California
On February 17, The California Energy Commission (CEC) posted a Notice
of Proposed Award (NOPA) outlining subsidies to support hydrogen
refueling infrastructure in California. Shell, in partnership with
Toyota, will be considered for the installation of hydrogen refueling
equipment into seven retail stations in the state of California and an
award of $16,362,500 to develop those stations.
The NOPA marks an important step forward in California’s aspiration for
broader deployment of low-carbon fuels and vehicle technologies, via its
CEC’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program.
“Providing accessible, reliable and convenient refueling is key to
mainstream adoption of fuel cell vehicles,” said Craig Scott, advanced
technology vehicle senior manager, Toyota Motor North America. “Shell’s
partnership will bring the expertise and resources of a major energy
company to hydrogen infrastructure efforts in California. The team of
Toyota and Shell will bring us one step closer to a hydrogen society.”
“Hydrogen electric vehicles could play an important role in improving
air quality while offering convenience to motorists,” stated Oliver
Bishop, Hydrogen General Manager, Shell. “This kind of collaboration
between government and industry is central to making hydrogen a reality.
It’s a great opportunity to encourage a growing number of hydrogen fuel
cell vehicles on the roads and support the carbon reduction goals of
the State.”
For more information about the NOPA issues on February 17, 2017; please refer to:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/GFO-15-605_NOPA.pdf