Founded around 2015, operates 40 retail hydrogen stations in California, serving more vehicles daily than any other network. Collaborated with Bosch Rexroth on CryoPump installation at Oakland Port station in fall 2025 for Hyundai XCIENT trucks[1][4]
Established in 2013, FirstElement Fuel is the largest retail hydrogen fueling infrastructure provider in California and the world. As of December 2025, FEF operates 92 retail hydrogen fueling positions across 38 locations throughout California. The company has received support from major automakers including Toyota Mot
FEF is a California-based company that operates hydrogen refueling stations. They have launched the first hydrogen refueling station in the US specifically designed to service commercial hydrogen trucks.
A global leader in hydrogen refueling solutions, FirstElement Fuel Inc. (FEF) was recognized by Time Magazine for its contributions to green technology. The company aims to foster the widespread adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
FirstElement Fuel is a partner with Nikola under a 10-year agreement to build hydrogen refueling stations, including one planned for Oakland, California.
Strategic partner of Nikola since late 2023, providing advanced heavy-duty truck refueling stations near ports and operating the world's first fast-fill lane for hydrogen refueling in heavy-duty trucks.
Hydrogen refueling station operator and Nikola Fueling Solutions Partner. Established a ten-year strategic partnership with Nikola in late 2023 to provide refueling access for Nikola's customers and deploy hydrogen fueling stations.
FirstElement Fuel has entered into a 10-year partnership with Nikola, becoming the authorized Fueling Solutions Partner for Nikola's Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell trucks and operating a new hydrogen refueling station in Oakland, California.
FirstElement Fuel is expanding its network of hydrogen stations in California. They have broken ground on a new station in Redwood City and recently opened their 41st station in Oakland.
This company is a world-leading specialist in hydrogen refueling solutions and has secured funding to expand its manufacturing facility. They operate the world's largest H2 refueling network.
Is partnering with Hyundai Motor to test hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks in California and plans to launch the world's largest commercial deployment of Class 8 hydrogen-fueled fuel cell trucks in Oakland.
FirstElement Fuel's H2 refueling stations are mentioned as supporting Hyundai Motor's fuel cell truck pilot program, indicating their role in hydrogen infrastructure.
California-based company operating the largest retail hydrogen network in the world. Received $24 million in funding to expand capacity from serving 7,000 to over 28,000 fuel cell electric vehicles.
California-based leader in retail hydrogen infrastructure in the U.S. that has signed a long-term agreement with Air Liquide to supply hydrogen to its retail liquid hydrogen fueling stations.
A startup specializing in offering hydrogen fuel to consumers, FirstElement Fuel has launched its True Zero Network in California to expand hydrogen fuel stations.
Honda has partnered with FirstElement Fuel, providing $13.8 million to build new hydrogen fuel stations in California, aiming to bolster the state's fuel infrastructure.
