Symbio H2 Central Valley Express
Summary
SCH Number
2022030639
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Symbio H2 Central Valley Express
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/23/2022
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to develop an advanced high-power fuel cell system, improve hydrogen-to-system mass ratio of an onboard hydrogen storage system, and demonstrate low rolling resistance tires in a high-torque electric vehicle application. These technologies will be integrated onto a Class 8 truck and demonstrated over 12 months in drayage operations and a challenging regional haul route between the Inland Empire and Northern Central Valley. The project will lead to ratepayer benefits including air pollutant and greenhouse gas emission reductions by advancing the use of hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty trucks.
Contact Information
Name
Peter Chen
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Mechanical Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Carlsbad, Fontana
Counties
San Bernardino, San Diego
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
San Bernardino Ave.
Zip
92335
Township
Fontan
Other Location Info
6172-6176 Innovation Way Carlsbad 92009 San Diego
Cross Street: Gateway Road
Coordinates: 33.128699080405134, -117.2570122738327
Zip Code: 92009
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15306
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt under Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, section 15306 because it primarily focuses on information collection efforts related to the design and use of an advanced hydrogen fuel cell truck. Key subsystems such as a fuel cell system, hydrogen storage system, and low rolling resistance tires will be assembled onto a chassis, and the assembled truck will be driven for demonstration and data collection purposes. Telematics systems will be installed on the truck and operational data on performance and energy usage will be collected; this is the primary purpose of the project. Data will then be analyzed within existing laboratory and industrial environments. For these reasons, this project will have no significant effect on the environment and fits within section 15306.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is also exempt under Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, section 15301 because work will be conducted at existing facilities. Specifically, a truck chassis will be purchased and modified at an existing industrial facility in Carlsbad. The modified truck will be primarily operated out of an existing freight facility in Fontana, and will move goods throughout the Greater Los Angeles region and across the Central Valley. For these reasons, the project will have no significant effect on the environment and fits within section 15301.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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