Standards for hydrogen vehicles and fuel cell technologies

up to 24%

of global energy demand

can be provided by hydrogen by 2050^[1]

32% reduction

of greenhouse gas emissions

from transportation could be achieved by 2050 by Canada’s transition to hydrogen^[2]

250,000

fuel cell electric vehicles

could be supported by 176 hydrogen fueling stations expected in California by 2026^[3]

Clean transportation and energy

Learn how aligning hydrogen pressure terminology and validation testing with the compressed natural gas industry can help establish relevant testing requirements and improve acceptance of hydrogen as a safe and reliable fuel.

Standards help advance hydrogen for clean transportation and energy

Clean fuels will play a critical role in meeting commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve a net-zero economy by 2050. Hydrogen has the potential to decarbonize many sectors of the world economy, including freight and transportation.

CSA Group has been a leader in hydrogen standards for transportation and fuel cells for more than 20 years. Over this period, CSA Group technical committees developed an extensive portfolio of standards that help advance hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cells as viable options for clean transportation and energy, including:

the first North American fuel cell standard, published in 1998
safety standards for hydrogen vehicles and hydrogen fuelling stations
standards for on-site fuelling station testing methods

CSA Group’s standards continue to evolve with technological advancements in the field to support Canada’s Hydrogen Strategy and facilitate harmonization across North America. Through research and stakeholder engagement, CSA Group is also exploring the use of hydrogen as an alternative energy solution for marine, rail, and aviation transportation applications.

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Hydrogen and Compressed Natural Gas Standards: Comparison of Pressure Terminology and Validation Pressure Test Levels

With the increased use of hydrogen in transportation, it is important to ensure the level of safety and reliability of hydrogen systems is comparable to compressed natural gas (CNG) installations. CSA Group’s research assessed variations in pressure terminology and pressure test levels in current standards and codes for hydrogen and CNG to help improve consistency and clarity of requirements.

Hydrogen and Compressed Natural Gas Standards: Comparison of Pressure Terminology and Validation Pressure Test Levels

Resources

CSA Group standards, research, policy briefs, and other resources

Leverage the resources developed by CSA Group and its technical committees that provide information, guidance, best practices, and requirements to help support the safe, reliable, and efficient deployment of hydrogen technologies for clean transportation.

Research report

Alternative Fuels and Energy Systems for the Marine Sector

Infographic

Standards for Hydrogen Vehicles and Fuel Cell Technologies

Research report

Advanced Classification of Hydrogen: Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond

Infographic

CSA Group Standards for Hydrogen Ecosystem

Research report

Codes and Standards for Renewable Gas Pathways Download the infographic

Standards for fuel cell technologies

CSA/ANSI FC 1:21/CSA C22.2 No.62283-3-100:21

Fuel cell technologies — Part 3-100: Stationary fuel cell power systems — Safety

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ANSI/CSA AMERICA FC 3-2004 (R2021)

Portable Fuel Cell Power Systems

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CSA/ANSI FC 6:19 (R2023)

Fuel cell technologies — Part 2: Fuel cell modules

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Standards for hydrogen vehicles and fuelling stations

CSA/ANSI HGV 2:23

Compressed hydrogen gas vehicle fuel containers

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CSA/ANSI HGV 3.1:22

Fuel system components for compressed hydrogen gas powered vehicles

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CSA/ANSI HGV 4.1:20

Hydrogen-dispensing systems

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CSA/ANSI HGV 4.2:22

Hoses for dispensing compressed gaseous hydrogen

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CSA/ANSI HGV 4.3:22

Test methods for hydrogen fueling parameter evaluation

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CSA/ANSI HGV 4.4:21

Gaseous hydrogen — Fuelling stations — Valves

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ANSI/CSA HGV 4.8-2012 (R2023)

Hydrogen gas vehicle fueling station compressor guidelines

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CSA/ANSI HGV 4.9:20

Hydrogen fueling stations

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CSA/ANSI HGV 4.10:21

Standard for fittings for use in compressed gaseous hydrogen fueling stations

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CSA HPIT 1:15 (R2020)

Compressed hydrogen powered industrial truck on-board fuel storage and handling components

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CSA HPIT 2:17 (R2021)

Dispensing systems and components for fueling hydrogen powered industrial trucks

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CSA/ANSI HPRD 1:21

Thermally activated pressure relief devices for compressed hydrogen vehicle (HGV) fuel containers

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CSA SPE-2.1.3:20

Best practices for defueling, decommissioning, and disposal of compressed hydrogen gas vehicle fuel containers

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Standards for compressed hydrogen applications

ANSI/CSA CHMC 1-2014 (R2023)

Test methods for evaluating material compatibility in compressed hydrogen applications – Metals

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CSA/ANSI CHMC 2:19

Test methods for evaluating material compatibility in compressed hydrogen applications — Polymers

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^[1]Hydrogen Economy Outlook, Bloomberg NEF, 2020
^[2]The Hydrogen Strategy, NRCan, 2020
^[3]2021 Annual Evaluation of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Deployment and Hydrogen Fuel Station Network Development,California Air Resources Board, 2021