The Relentless Drive to True Zero

The project, titled The Relentless Drive to True Zero, aims to expand hydrogen refueling infrastructure across California by installing equipment at 21 existing gas stations to support the deployment of fuel cell vehicles. This effort includes the installation of hydrogen storage tanks, compression systems, and dispensing units necessary to deliver clean fuel to drivers, directly reducing emissions from conventional, polluting vehicles. The initiative targets nine counties—Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Clara, and Ventura—with the potential to extend service to surrounding regions as the network grows, enhancing accessibility and encouraging widespread adoption of zero-emission transportation. Managed by the California Energy Commission, the project is part of a broader strategy to advance clean energy infrastructure and meet state environmental goals. Air Pollution Specialist Mark Johnson serves as the point of contact for inquiries, and while the solicitation is currently listed as a forecast with no formal solicitation number or set-aside details, it signals future procurement activity tied to California’s commitment to decarbonizing transportation. The initiative reflects a coordinated push to eliminate barriers to fuel cell vehicle use by building a reliable, widespread hydrogen refueling network aligned with the state’s clean air and climate objectives.