The groundbreaking ARCHES event in Oakland on August 31, 2024, brought together Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Under Secretary David Crane, Senator Alex Padilla, and other key leaders to celebrate a historic $12.6 billion agreement for hydrogen energy infrastructure expansion across California. 

Attendees experienced firsthand the potential of hydrogen technology through rides on the Sea Change Ferry and hydrogen fuel cell electric buses provided by AC Transit and SamTrans. The showcase was hosted at a revolutionary new heavy-duty/light-duty combined fueling station near the Port of Oakland, capable of fueling 200 heavy-duty trucks a day. Featured were an impressive display of hydrogen-powered vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks from Hyundai, Hyzon, Nikola, and Toyota, as well as an innovative hydrogen fuel cell electric refuse truck operated by Recology in San Francisco.