Event Website
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the ARCHES Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Trucks (FCETs) is now open and will accept responses until September 29, 2025, at 11:59 pm PST. From the RFQ responses, ARCHES will shortlist one or more applicants to begin negotiations, aiming to secure incentive funding agreements that support the deployment of 5,000 FCETs. This project is vital to the overall success of California’s hydrogen ecosystem, stimulating both the vehicle and production markets.
Who Should Participate
- Truck OEMs with 10 years of experience manufacturing Class 8-day cabs or sleeper trucks, preferably including designing and building fuel cell electric and/or battery-electric trucks
- Component manufacturers demonstrating at least five years of experience designing or building heavy-duty fuel cell systems
How to Participate
- Read the full RFQ: Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Truck
- Tune into the virtual information session on Wednesday, July 23, at 12:30 pm PDT.
- Write a response answering all of the questions in Section 2 A-H in a document no longer than 25 pages in length using a 12-point font and 1-inch margins. Include requested attachments in the PDF (these will not count toward the 25-page maximum length). Make sure to follow all of the guidelines in the “RFQ Response Format” section.
- Submit your PDF and Excel worksheet to Box by September 29 at 11:59 pm PDT.