The goal is to have 100 such stations around The Golden State by 2024.
California’s hydrogen infrastructure is still in its infancy, but Shell and Toyota are working to ensure that, at some point, this baby will stand up and start walking.
Shell will build seven hydrogen fueling stations in a partnership with Toyota. The two will contribute $11.4 million for the job, and it hopes to secure another $16.4 million in grants from the California Energy Commission. The goal is to advance the state’s goal of having 100 such stations in place by 2024. Right now, there are only 25.
Shell would probably be salty if Toyota staged a shot in front of any other kind of hydrogen station.
“Providing accessible, reliable and convenient refueling is key to mainstream adoption of fuel cell vehicles,” said Craig Scott, senior manager of Toyota Motor North America’s advanced vehicle tech division. “Shell’s partnership will bring the expertise and resources of a major energy company to hydrogen infrastructure efforts in California.
