2004 Press Releases


WEH GmbH Wins Award from California Fuel Cell Partnership for Successful Testing of Hydrogen Fuel Nozzle - December 10, 2004

CaFCP named WEH GmbH Gas Technology, based in Illertissen, Germany, the recipient of its incentive award for demonstrating that the company’s hydrogen fuel nozzle meets industry performance standards. Read more

California Fuel Cell Partnership Welcomes the U.S. Army’s National Automotive Center as New Member - October 19, 2004

The CaFCP today announced that the U.S. Army’s National Automotive Center, Warren, Michigan, has joined its public-private venture to demonstrate and promote fuel cell vehicles and fuel alternatives. Read more

New Apparatus for Testing Hydrogen Fuel Stations Developed by California Fuel Cell Partnership - October 12, 2004

As part of its continuing work to promote common interface strategies for hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles, the CaFCP has developed a “Station Testing Apparatus” that the organization’s members can use. The trailer-mounted apparatus can be transported from one station to another to simulate vehicle fueling and record critical data. Read more

California Fuel Cell Partnership's Road Rally Places Record Number of People on the Road in Zero Emission Hydrogen Cars - September 28, 2004

From the snapping of the starting line flag by California EPA Secretary Terry Tamminen in Diamond Bar to the checkered-flag finish at the edge of San Diego Harbor four days later, the CaFCP 2004 Road Rally gave Southern Californians a chance to get a sneak preview of the clean, fuel cell vehicle technology of the future. Read more

California Fuel Cell Partnership Releases Study on Safety of Buildings Where Hydrogen Vehicles are Garaged - August 16, 2004

Anticipating the question of how safely a hydrogen-fueled vehicle could be housed in a repair facility or enclosed parking garage, the CaFCP today released the results of a study examining practical designs for facilities that house or service hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Read more

California Fuel Cell Partnership Welcomes UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies as New Member - August 16, 2004

The CaFCP today announced that the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis (ITS-Davis), has joined its public-private venture to demonstrate and promote fuel cell vehicles and fuel alternatives. Read more

California Fuel Cell Partnership Road Rally to Put Fuel Cell Cars on Southern California Highways - August 13, 2004

Thousands of Southern Californians will be able to see and test drive zero-emission, hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles when the CaFCP conducts its third annual road rally, starting from the newest hydrogen station on the state’s emerging Hydrogen Highway Network. Read more

Incentive Program Launched to Encourage Hydrogen Nozzles That Meet Industry Standard – June 8, 2004

The CaFCP has launched an innovative program to encourage makers of hydrogen fuel-dispensing nozzles to demonstrate their equipment meets industry performance standards for hydrogen systems. CaFCP will award matching funds to help cover the testing costs. Read more

California Fuel Cell Partnership Issues Progress Report on 1999-2003 Accomplishments, and Vision for the Future – April 28, 2004

The CaFCP has published its first progress report capturing highlights of its accomplishments to date, and providing its vision for the future direction of fuel cells and hydrogen in transportation applications. Read more

California Fuel Cell Partnership Supports Gov. Schwarzenegger's Hydrogen Fueling Station Network – April, 20, 2004

The CaFCP today voiced its support for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's plans to establish a California network of hydrogen fueling stations. Read more

Cruisin' Southern Cal: 2004 Fuel Cell Vehicle Road Rally – April, 13, 2004

The CaFCP will take its public outreach and awareness tour to the Southern California coast this summer with its 3rd Annual fuel cell electric vehicle road rally. The caravan-style drive will take place September 17 - 19, 2004. Read more

CaFCP Public Open House on Friday, April 23, 2004 – April 12, 2004

The public is invited to take test rides in fuel cell vehicles and learn about the activities of the CaFCP by attending its "Earth Week Open House" on Friday, April 23, 2004, at its West Sacramento headquarters facility. The doors will be open from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Read more

CaFCP Announces 2004 Goals – Feb. 13, 2004

Highlighting California's leadership role in demonstrating clean vehicles and fuels, collaborative work to encourage fuel cell vehicle commercialization will continue at the CaFCP through 2007. Read more