NEWSNOTES | November 6, 2024
News Notes

The race to electrification is on, and a new global survey by Frost & Sullivan shows progress in fleet electrification throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Almost half of the fleet managers surveyed indicated that 50% or more of their fleets will be electric by 2030. As fleets make the transition toward more electric vehicles (EVs), they will benefit from the National Renewable Energy Lab’s (NREL) commercial EV Transportation Technology Total Cost of Ownership tool. The tool is free to use and ready to guide cost-effective purchasing decisions.  

Tesla has targeted the Central Valley of California as the location for a 168-stall Supercharger. The blueprint includes a handful of solar half canopies. The Supercharger location contributes to more efficient charging not just for Tesla but also other EV makers.  

Ballard Power Systems has received an order from New Flyer to supply 200 fuel cell engines. The delivery is expected in 2025, with the buses powered by these engines set for deployment in California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and New York. Hyzon is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in fuel cell systems. The company has undergone several successful trials, most recently with IMC Logistics. That trial tested the hydrogen-powered truck in Houston and covered over 1,000 miles in two weeks.  

Electreon’s wireless charging infrastructure enables EVs to charge while parked, idling, or driving. The company has signed an agreement with TransIsrael to build an advanced electric road system (ERS) on Haifa’s BRT lines. InductEV is a Pennsylvania-based company that has been around since 2013, and they have an inductive wireless vehicle charging system. Congratulations are in order, as TIME editors have released their “Best Inventions of 2024” and included InductEV as a recipient under the "Sustainability" category for its charging network.  

PowerForward is California’s equity-first, market-accelerating, ZEV battery-manufacturing infrastructure grant program funded by the California Energy Commission and co-implemented by CALSTART, in partnership with New Energy Nexus, Lawrence Berkeley Lab, and Yunev. The program sets a standard for domestic battery manufacturing that focuses on environmental impact, among other items. Congratulations to the three recommended award recipients: Sparkz, Sepion Technologies, and South 8 Technologies.  

The Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) would like to hear from fuel cell electric truck and bus manufacturers, truck fleet operators, transit agencies, and hydrogen station developers, as well as individuals and organizations familiar with these businesses or with technology transition strategies in general. By participating in this RFI, you will play a pivotal role in informing ARCHES’ development of its Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Market Development Strategy for California. Participate by reading the RFI and replying by 5:00 p.m. PT on November 27, 2024.