FirstElement Fuel (FEF) has been recognized by Time Magazine as one of the world’s most influential companies, ranking 36th out of 250 selected based on criteria such as positive environmental impact, revenue, and innovative drive. FEF is a leading provider of hydrogen refueling solutions, with 89 retail hydrogen dispensers strategically located throughout California. The company is also a Tier 1 Partner in the Hydrogen Hub initiative ARCHES, which was selected for a $1 billion award from the US Department of Energy. FEF’s many accomplishments include the design and deployment of the world’s first high-capacity HRS capable of refueling 4 vehicles simultaneously, and the world’s largest heavy-duty truck HRS, which is part of the NorCAL ZERO public and private partnership. FEF’s technology leadership on HRS and downstream hydrogen systems has also generated extensive proprietary know-how, including 10 patents awarded or pending for technologies that have enabled multiple vehicles to refuel simultaneously from one set of equipment, automated the offload of hydrogen during deliveries, and reduced refueling times of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks.
