California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.

HyMax Hydrogen Fuel Cell Backup Power System

A site-specific backup power solution for traffic signal cabinets using compressed hydrogen and a fuel cell engine, delivering zero-emission electricity.

Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs)

Vehicles that produce no tailpipe emissions, including electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). CARB mandates their adoption for trucking fleets.

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Arrow rail line

A 9-mile rail line running from the University of Redlands through to the San Bernardino Transit Center.

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San Bernardino County Transportation Authority H2-powered trains

SBCTA had ordered two-car H2-powered trains from Stadler three years prior to this announcement, which serve as a basis for the new trainsets.

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California Hydrogen Fuel Infrastructure Development

Efforts to bolster and establish a comprehensive hydrogen fuel infrastructure in California to support hydrogen-powered vehicles.

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Stadler's Salt Lake City factory

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Stadler's original design for zero-emission trains, which the new intercity H2-powered trains are based on.

H2-powered trainsets

Zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell trainsets ordered by Caltrans and CalSTA to replace diesel locomotives.

Zero-emission hydrogen-powered multiple-unit trains.

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Viability of Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Mobile Lighting Towers

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Hydrogen Fuel Cells Deliver Five-Day Zero-Emission Backup for California Intersections

10 months 18 days ago

Leading the formal evaluation and deployment of hydrogen fuel cell backup power systems for critical intersection uptime during emergencies. Consistently engaged in technology innovations to enhance public safety and disaster response protocols[1][2].

Nikola receives $41.9 million hydrogen refueling stations grant in California

2 years 11 months ago

Caltrans is partnering with Nikola Corporation to install hydrogen refueling stations in Southern California.

Is hydrogen fuel the future of California trains?

3 years 9 months ago

Caltrans, along with CalSTA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stadler for hydrogen fuel trains, indicating a commitment to decarbonizing rail transport.

Stadler announces first US hydrogen train order and more to come

3 years 9 months ago

Caltrans provided financial support for the SBCTA's purchase of the H2 trainset.

New California carpool decal rule frustrates clean vehicle drivers

7 years 5 months ago

Caltrans documented a problem with unrestricted access to carpool lanes stemming from clean-air decals, leading to the implementation of new rules.

Hydrogen fuel cells can effectively power mobile lighting towers

11 years 9 months ago

The California Department of Transportation was among the institutional partners supporting Sandia National Laboratories' study on hydrogen fuel cells for mobile lighting.

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