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The March Drive Forward Truck Forum Infrastructure Workgroup will explore the potential of fuel cell refuse trucks using renewable hydrogen. Close to 8,000 of the 13,000 refuse trucks operating in California today run on natural gas, and many of those fleets use renewable natural gas sourced from landfill- or digester-sourced biomethane. Hydrogen powered fuel cell refuse trucks, once available, present a sustainable pathway to zero-emission for refuse and recycling fleets who want to produce their own fuel. At this meeting, panelists and invited guests will explore this potential from all sides – renewable hydrogen production, vehicle technology development and fleet adoption.
Date: March 9, 2026
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. PDT
Location: Webinar on Zoom
Drive Forward Truck Forum Infrastructure Workgroup meetings include existing panel members and invited guests. The names and affiliations of the existing panel members can be found on the Drive Forward Truck Forum: Infrastructure Workgroup website; however, the panel is subject to change based on the evolving needs of the group. These meetings are also open to the public via Zoom registration above, which will be available through the end of the meeting. Members of the public may ask questions using the Zoom Q&A feature, which will be answered as time permits.
Panelists and invited guests are responsible for ensuring their desktop client or mobile app can support Zoom and that the program is loaded and working before the scheduled meeting. Please read information on installing and using Zoom for support. CARB staff do not provide support for Zoom software but will serve to host and administer Zoom functions throughout the meetings. Meeting registration links and other meeting materials are available on the Drive Forward Truck Forum: Infrastructure Workgroup website.
Background
The Drive Forward Clean Truck Forums Infrastructure Workgroup is a part CARB’s effort to advance the state’s clean-air and climate goals by partnering with state and local agencies, industry, and utilities to support planning and deployment of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleet infrastructure. Working closely with these partners, CARB helps ensure that electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure expand at the pace needed to meet California’s ZEV deployment targets, as outlined in Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20. Through these collaborations, CARB addresses challenges related to infrastructure development and operation while supporting solutions tailored to the needs of California’s fleets and drivers.
The Drive Forward Clean Truck Forums Infrastructure Workgroup was previously part of the Truck Regulation Implementation Group (TRIG). In 2023, CARB created the TRIG to discuss topics related to zero-emission truck regulations, including infrastructure. Presentations and recordings of past Infrastructure TRIG meetings are available on the Drive Forward Truck Forum: Infrastructure Workgroup website.
Drive Forward Initiative
The Drive Forward initiative reaffirms California’s leadership in clean air and climate policy, setting the course for the next phase of the state’s light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle programs.
Drive Forward continues California’s commitment to meet state and national air quality standards, achieve climate and clean air goals, and protect public health through strong vehicle standards. Drive Forward will support the development of light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations, incentive programs, outreach and education, and supportive programs and policies that enable clean vehicle use. This effort will build on existing tools and resources key to advancement of clean technologies.
Contact
For questions on CARB infrastructure activities, contact the ZEV Infrastructure team.
Important Note on Language Interpretation
Due to budget constraints, we are updating our process for providing language interpretation services (e.g., Spanish, American Sign Language, etc.) at public meetings. In accordance with the Dymally-Alatorre Bilingual Services Act (Government Code 7290-7299.8), language interpretation will be provided when at least 5% of anticipated attendees request such services. Registered participants may request services on behalf of others in advance to ensure their needs are being met. You, or someone on your behalf, must request language interpretation services from us at least 10 calendar days before the meeting date. Please contact Harinder Phagura to request interpretation.
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