Toyota and Shell partnering on Hydrogen Refueling Stations in California

The partnership with Toyota means the installation of hydrogen refueling equipment. There will be seven retail stations, all in California. Toyota said it will provide $16.36 million in order to develop all those stations. On February 17^th, the California Energy Commission (CEC) supported hydrogen refueling infrastructure in the State of California.

In NOPA it is pointed out that this is an important step forward in California, and that there is hope for more extensive arrangements. Low carbon fuels and also vehicle technologies are a part of CEC’s Renewable Fuel and Alternative program, and as well Vehicle Technology Program. This team, Toyota and Shell, will bring hydrogen society one step closer.

“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.”

If you want more information about the NOPA issues on February 17, 2017, please visit on http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/GFO-15-605_NOPA.pdf