Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck (HyFCT) Technology Integration and Demonstration
Summary
SCH Number
2022030650
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck (HyFCT) Technology Integration and Demonstration
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/23/2022
Document Description
challenging duty cycle requirements of an industrial bulk gas delivery application. The project will integrate an advanced fuel cell electric powertrain, demonstrate the HyFCTs as one-to-one replacements of conventional Class 8 diesel trucks in a representative real-world operation, and develop a truck-mounted electrified power take-off (ePTO) option to power a pump on cryogenic cargo tank trailers. The project will lead to ratepayer benefits including reductions in air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions by enabling use of zero-emission 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
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Downey, Riverside, Santa Fe Springs, West Sacramento
Counties
Los Angeles, Riverside, Yolo
Regions
Statewide
Cross Streets
Industrial Blvd and Harbor Blvd
Zip
95691
Other Location Info
12965 Sandoval St Santa Fe Springs 90670 Los Angeles
33.93938550858584, -118.05665018958385
9240 Firestone Blvd Downey 90241 Los Angeles
33.93272843044255, -118.11914716074766
1084 Columbia Ave Riverside 92507 Riverside
34.00052243390577, -117.33513406074546
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 two hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Two trucks will be assembled and driven for demonstration purposes. Periodically throughout the demonstration, operational data on performance and energy usage will be collected from the trucks; this is the primary purpose of this project. Data analysis will be done 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, two truck chassis will be purchased and modified at an existing industrial facility in West Sacramento. The modified trucks will be primarily operated out of an existing industrial terminal in Santa Fe Springs, and will make deliveries throughout the Greater Los Angeles region. The modified trucks will be periodically driven to an existing research facility in Riverside where operational data will be collected. For these reasons, this project will have no significant effect on the environment and fits within section 15301.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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