Project Background
The information presented in this online resource is consolidated from numerous reports and research papers, technical documents and recommended practices published by standards and testing organizations, and direct feedback from key stakeholders involved in the development of charging and fueling protocols and technologies for on-road medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. To the extent applicable, light-duty vehicle standards are included, due to their foundational overlap with medium- and heavy-duty standards. The goal of this resource is to provide guidance to government and stakeholders on standardization to make informed decisions related to new regulations, vehicle deployment, infrastructure planning, and State support.
Zero-Emission Vehicle Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Standards
The goals of this study were to (1) assess the status of standards for charging MD/HD BEVs and fueling MD/HD FCEVs, and (2) identify gaps that need to be addressed to assure a broad and timely deployment of charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure. The findings of the project are summarized in a white paper that is now available as a broader web resource database with information on the current standards initiatives and zero-emission MD/HD activities.
Our Findings
Two major sources to inform our findings are Consultatory Meetings with stakeholders and participation on international and national standards setting committees. Both, along with a sustained and detailed literature search, are designed to inform a white paper and web-based Informational Resource as a publicly available resource. The findings cover the crucial infrastructure standards as well as technology and standards gaps that need to be addressed in order to achieve widescale deployment of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.