New station to support Riverside Transit Agency's growing hydrogen bus fleet with state-of-the-art fueling infrastructure and hydrogen supply
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clean Energy (NASDAQ: CLNE), the country's largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, has been awarded the contract to design and construct a new state-of-the-art hydrogen fueling station for Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) in California. The contract was won following a competitive solicitation and also includes the supply of hydrogen and maintenance services for the private access, purpose-built station located in Riverside.
RTA plans to initially operate five fuel cell buses when the station opens and will grow its fleet to over 100 hydrogen-powered buses over the next decade. The new facility will play a central role in RTA's commitment to transition to a zero-emission vehicle fleet.
As a transit agency who serves one of the geographically largest regions in the U.S., RTA has some of the longest passenger routes, making hydrogen a natural choice as a clean alternative fuel and an alternative to battery-electric buses to power the agency's high-mileage transit bus routes.
"Being awarded another hydrogen station is a testament to Clean Energy's leadership and expertise in the hydrogen fueling space. Partnering with the forward-thinking team at Riverside Transit is a great feather in our hat as they transition, expand and diversify to other clean, low emissions technologies," said Chad Lindholm, senior vice president of Clean Energy. "Hydrogen offers a reliable solution for long routes and this new station will support RTA's goals to serve their community cleanly for years to come."
"This project reflects our commitment to fostering healthier communities by advancing clean energy solutions and is a critical milestone as we move to a zero-emission vehicle fleet," said Jeremy Smith, Board Chair at Riverside Transit Agency. "We are driving innovation while addressing the need for environmentally responsible solutions."
This station announcement follows news that RTA will purchase five 40-foot hydrogen fuel cell electric buses after being awarded a $5.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation which begins the agency's plan of transitioning its large bus fleet to zero-emissions vehicles, expected to take place in phases beginning in 2026.
This is the second hydrogen station project Clean Energy has been awarded recently with the first build successfully completed for Foothill Transit Agency in Pomona, CA, in June 2023.
About Clean Energy
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the country's largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market. Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived by capturing methane from organic waste. Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas. We operate a vast network of fueling stations across the U.S. and Canada as well as RNG production facilities at dairy farms. Visit and follow @ce_renewables on X and LinkedIn.
About Riverside Transit Agency
The Riverside Transit Agency provides public transportation for western Riverside County, operating 32 local fixed routes, three commuter express routes, microtransit and Dial-A-Ride services. RTA's service area spans 2,500 square miles, among the largest in the nation. For bus route and schedule information contact RTA at (951) 565-5002 or go to RiversideTransit.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts
Clean Energy media contact:
Kimberly Fleer
1-949-437-1447
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Clean Energy investor contact:
Thomas Driscoll
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Riverside Transit Agency media contact:
Christine Ramsey
1-951-565-5170
cramsey@riversidetransit.com