Sustainable Bus - +1,000 fuel cell buses to be deployed in California within U.S. Department of Energy plan to establish a hydrogen hub
This funding supports the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) in establishing a leading hydrogen hub in the state and aims to significantly reduce California’s dependence on fossil fuels, paving the way for a carbon-neutral economy by 2045. Selected last October as one of seven recipients of the DOE’s Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs), ARCHES is pioneering a national network connecting clean hydrogen producers, consumers, and infrastructure, marking a crucial milestone in advancing sustainable energy solutions across the United States. Notably, ARCHES is the first of the H2 Hubs to successfully secure a contract with the DOE, allowing it to advance to Phase 1 planning activities.
As a key partner of the ARCHES team, the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is proud to spearhead ARCHES’ 1,000-Bus Initiative. This ambitious project involves deploying more than 1,000 fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) across 13 California transit agencies over the next five to eight years. It also includes the construction or upgrade of 19 refueling and maintenance facilities essential for supporting these buses.
CTE’s California office will be engaged in developing the strategic plan for and executing the deployment of 5,000 Class 8 fuel cell electric trucks and their supporting infrastructure.
