Hydrogen fuel cell grant for Oakland

The total project cost exceeds US$7 million, marking a significant step in the port’s initiative to achieve zero-emission maritime operations.

“We are working non-stop towards achieving the goal of becoming a zero-emissions port,” said Port of Oakland executive director Danny Wan. “Oakland is at the forefront of this innovative clean energy technology for the transportation industry.”

Key stakeholders, including the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) and TraPac, are contributing additional funding, with Alameda CTC committing up to US$2 million.

The project aims to develop and demonstrate two zero-emission fuel cell electric top loaders and a hydrogen wet-hose mobile refueler, enhancing the port’s capabilities for container handling and fuelling hydrogen vehicles.

Demonstrations will occur over the next four years, filling crucial technology gaps and supporting the decarbonisation of the goods movement industry across US ports. Key partners include the Center for Transportation and the Environment, Hyster-Yale Group and Nuvera, among others, who will collaborate on design, maintenance and community outreach.