Hydrogen-fueled vehicles line up at reopened Studio City station after state supply disruption

Drivers waited at the reopened True Zero station in Studio City after a state-wide hydrogen supply disruption; hydrogen was being rationed and the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership said 21 stations resumed service on April 9.

Drivers of hydrogen-fueled vehicles formed long lines at the recently reopened True Zero station on Cahuenga Boulevard in Studio City. The station reopened on April 9 after a state-wide hydrogen supply disruption that began in February. Officials said the disruption followed an incident involving a compressed hydrogen trailer in Colton that caused one death and one injury. At the Studio City station, fuel was being rationed so some drivers could not refill fully. What we know: - The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership reported 21 stations resumed operations on April 9; previously, only nine hydrogen stations were available statewide. - Officials said the supply disruption began in February after an incident involving a compressed hydrogen trailer in Colton that caused one death and one injury. - At the Studio City True Zero station, drivers waited more than an hour and encountered rationing that prevented full refills for some vehicles. - Several drivers reported relying on tows, rideshares, buses, and carpooling while station availability was limited. Summary: The reported supply disruption substantially reduced available hydrogen refueling options and led to rationing as stations came back online. Undetermined at this time.