The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has granted $2.5 million to support the development and demonstration of advanced fuel cell technology at the Port of Oakland. This funding is a component of the Biden/Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and aligns with the Port’s broader goal of achieving zero-emission maritime operations, reports Port of Oakland.
Evaluating Project Benefits
- Advancing the commercialization of zero-emissions container handling equipment (CHE) by developing and demonstrating two zero-emissions fuel cell electric top loaders (FCETLs) at a high technology readiness;
- Filling a key technology gap by using Hyundai’s Class 8 fuel cell electric truck to develop the first zero-emission hydrogen wet-hose mobile refueler (WHMR); and
- Supplying fuel to hydrogen vehicles in ports and other industries, while maximizing operational uptime.
The FCETLs and WHMR will be demonstrated in regular container handling service at the Port of Oakland.
This demonstration project will take four years and expand the Port’s capabilities to use hydrogen fuel to power operations. It is a critical step in decarbonizing the goods movement industry at ports across the U.S.
Project Partners
- Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) - Prime contractor and project director
- Hyster-Yale Group – Designer/builder of FCETLs, the responsible party for upkeep and maintenance of FCETLs
- Nuvera, a subsidiary of Hyster – Provider of fuel cell systems, integration and field support
- GTL Leasing – Designer/builder and responsible party for integrating a cascade fueling system on the base of Hyundai Motor Company fuel cell electric truck, logistical supporter to operator
- TraPac (Marine terminal operator at Port) – End-user that will run the FCETLs
- West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project and CTE – Community outreach providers to communicate project benefits with local stakeholders
- Alameda CTC – Project funding partner.
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Source: Port Of Oakland
