Orange County

A pilot program combining 10 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (operational since 2020) with 10 newly approved plug-in battery-electric buses to test and compare zero-emission bus technologies in real-world conditions.

OCTA's long-term strategy to convert its entire bus fleet to 100% zero-emission technology by 2040, of which the pilot program is a component.

Energy company with oil, gas, power, and hydrogen activities

Governance

environmental analysis

The network of stations and systems required to store and dispense hydrogen fuel for vehicles.

A device used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis. Bloom Energy produces solid-oxide electrolyzers.

Hydrogen will be used as the fuel for the ferry, with Air Products providing the fuel and refueling infrastructure.

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

Vehicles powered by electricity, considered a viable replacement for traditional cars, especially for those concerned for the environment.

Vehicles developed by Mercedes-Benz that utilize hydrogen fuel cells for power. Initial plans for mass production by 2015 were delayed.

Vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, slated for commercial release in 2015. These vehicles produce zero emissions and are designed to be refueled at hydrogen fueling stations.