In 2019, the fuel-cell electric truck industry was born with the launch of the "Shore-to-Store" project at the Ports of Los Angeles and Hueneme. Shore-to-Store successfully demonstrated the viability of hydrogen fuel cell trucks in real-world, full GVWR, port drayage operation. This first-of-its-kind project had a budget of $84 million ($42 million CARB Grant and $42 million cost share). ​
​The project involved ten prototype, Class 8 zero-emission fuel cell-electric truck tractors (built by Kenworth and equipped with Toyota fuel cells), supported by three hydrogen fueling stations developed by Equilon Enterprises (dba Shell Hydrogen), which book-ended the drayage route. These trucks were put into commercial service by Southern Counties Express, Total Transportation Services, Toyota Logistics Services and UPS. ​
​Partnership was critical for project success. The core participants included the Ports of Los Angeles and Hueneme, Kenworth, Toyota, Shell Hydrogen, Southern Counties Express, Total Transportation Services, Toyota Logistics Services, UPS, the California Air Resources Board, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The project manager was provided by the Port of Los Angeles. ​
​The project concluded on April 1, 2023, and is expected to have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 500 tons annually and save 1.2 million gallons of diesel fuel over the five-year demonstration period.​
