The California Fuel Cell Partnership is committed to promoting fuel cell vehicle commercialization as a means of moving towards a sustainable energy future increasing energy efficiency and reducing or eliminating air pollution and greenhouse gasA gas in Earth's atmosphere that traps heat and can contribute to global warming. Carbon dioxide and methane are two GHGs. emissions.

Collaboration is key

Our members collaborate on activities that advance the technology. For example, California was the first state to designate hydrogen as a transportation fuel. With that designation came a need to immediately set some standards and regulations. CaFCP members provided the Department of Measurement Standards with joint input about hydrogen quality regulations, instead of the agency receiving individual and conflicting input. DMS was able to create the regulation in months instead of years.

Some projects, like public outreach and first responder education, are ongoing. Other projects arise around one issue, like training drivers on how to use the stations. When the issue has been resolved, the project team disbands. The people, however are all engaged on a day-to-day basis to move fuel cell vehicles closer to market.

Automotive members provide fuel cell passenger vehicles that are placed in demonstration programs, where they are tested in real-world driving conditions.

Energy members work to build hydrogen stations within an infrastructure that is safe, convenient and fits into the community.

Fuel cell technology members provide fuel cells for passenger vehicles and transit buses.

Government members lay the groundwork for demonstration programs by facilitating steps to creating a hydrogen fueling infrastructure.