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CaFCP Executive Board Meeting - October 21, 2014

Open to the public
When:Tuesday, October 21, 2014 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM 
Where: California Energy Commission (CEC) - Hearing Room A,1516 9th Street, Sacramento, CA
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8:00am – 8:30am
Gathering and registration

8:30am – 8:40amRobert Bienenfeld, Chair
1. WelcomeWelcome and remarks from the CaFCP Chair

8:40am – 9:30amDaimlerHondaHyundaiToyota

2. Automaker briefingThe market launch of FCEVs has begun and will continue as new automaker products are rolled out in the next few years. Automakers will report on these commercial releases, their actions to prepare customers, communities and dealerships as vehicles are entering the market.
Status Update Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles - Ronald Grasman, Daimler (355)Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell - Hydrogen Electric Vehicle Development and Launch (366)
Toyota FCV - Justin Ward, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (354)

9:30am – 10:30amGO-Biz (lead) CEC
CARB
Air Liquide
Air Products FirstElement Fuel GTIH2 Frontier HTEC
HyGen Industries ITM PowerLinde Stratos Fuel

3. Hydrogen station briefingWith the current nine public hydrogen stations set to expand to more than 50 by the end of 2015, California is close to achieving CaFCP’s “A California Roadmap” goal of 68 stations to enable the initial market launch. Speakers will review progress and present next steps and plans for building the hydrogen network.
AB 8 and California’s Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure - Janea Scott, CEC (356)

10:30am – 10:50am
BREAK

10:50am – 11:20amSandia National LabsNational Renewable Energy Lab

4. Accelerating hydrogen infrastructure through R&DH2First is a new collaboration that brings federal, state and other stakeholders together to advance the industry. The speaker will address H2First’s initial projects that will address immediate California and long-term national needs.
H2FIRST supports H2 infrastructure development in California and beyond through targeted R&D (357)

11:20am – 12:00pmGeneral Motors (lead) ARB
CEC

5. Achieving the Roadmap: State progress and highlightsIn July CaFCP published Hydrogen Progress, Priorities and Opportunities that outlines next steps and actions for a successful FCEV and hydrogen station market launch. Speakers will present actions the State of California has taken to support hydrogen infrastructure and FCEV deployment.
2014 Update: Hydrogen Progress, Priorities and Opportunities (HyPPO) Report - Alex Keros (361)
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles and Hydrogen in California: Progress and Highlights - Catherine Dunwoody, CARB (358)

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch – on your own

1:00pm – 1:30pmDMS Division of Measurement StandardsARB

6. Enabling retail hydrogen salesDMS will present new hydrogen dispenser accuracy standards and information from their testing of hydrogen stations in California.
The Method For Selling Hydrogen Fuel in California: Still Up For Debate? - Kristin Macey, DMS (352)
Hydrogen Dispenser Testing and Certification Update - Kevin Schnepp, DMS / Michael Kashuba, CARB (352)

1:30pm – 2:30pmEIN (lead) CDFA
Newport Coast Honda

7. Hydrogen: will customers have sticker shock?
How will customers react to fuel that’s sold by the kilogram. Is this the “right” unit of measurement? Speakers will review existing regulations and processes for selling units of fuel, and potential impacts.

2:30pm – 3:00pmDaimler

8. The customer experience
As Daimler’s first F-Cell leases are ending, what did the automaker learn about the FCEV customer experience? Where can CaFCP members work together to change or improve customer experience as more FCEVs come to market?
The F-CELL Customer Experience - Ronald Grasman, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development (348)

3:00pm – 3:20pm
BREAK

3:45pm – 5:00pmCaFCP staff

9. Business itemsCaFCP’s executive director will review 2014 financials to date, progress to 2014 goals and other operational updates. The board will approve or deny membership applications and affiliate waivers for 2015, approve or revise the draft 2015 program plan and budget, and determine the 2015 executive board chair and vice- chair. The board will also make a decision about the 2015 CaFCP executive director.
Decision Items: 2015 Executive Director appointment - D&A (357) Affliate Waivers for 2015 and 2016 - D&A (353) Membership Gov's office - D&A (357)2015 chair election - D&A (358) 2015PP&B draft - D&A (361)
2015 Program Plan (356)

5:00pm – 5:30pmRobert Bienenfeld, Chair
10. Public comment period

5:30pmRobert Bienenfeld, Chair
11. Meeting wrap up

 
 
No-host gathering at Fox and Goose after meeting 1001 R Street in Sacramento
Antitrust Guidelines:It is the express intent of the CaFCP and its members that none of the organization’s activities will violate or be in conflict with any federal, state or local antitrust law, rule or policy (collectively, the antitrust laws). Each member will conduct its affairs in conformity with this intent. Each member is aware that there are significant civil and criminal penalties for violating antitrust laws. To the extent possible, the CaFCP and the members will act in a manner substantially in compliance with the policy entitled “Antitrust Guidelines for Collaboration Among Competitors” issued by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice and dated April 2000. This document is available for reference on CaFCP’s member resources website.
This meeting is open to the public and will not be available by phone. This facility is accessible to persons with disabilities. Deadline for requesting ADA modification is October 7, 2014. Meeting materials will be posted at www.cafcp.org.Agenda items may be taken out of order and times may vary from those listed in the agenda. The board may choose to limit public comment at the chair’s discretion.
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