Public-private partnership with First Public Hydrogen supports zero-emission vehicle manufacturing and hydrogen supply for California fleets.
1. Dateline and announcement
LANCASTER, Calif. — August 25, 2026 — US Hybrid Corp. today announced that it will establish its headquarters and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) operations in the City of Lancaster, California. The initiative is enabled through a public-private partnership with First Public Hydrogen (FPH₂), which will support the company’s hydrogen supply needs.
2. Executive summary
The partnership brings together zero-emission vehicle manufacturing and coordinated hydrogen supply to help fleets transition to hydrogen-powered operations across California and the surrounding region. By locating its headquarters and manufacturing capabilities in Lancaster, US Hybrid will strengthen its ability to develop, integrate, and produce hydrogen-powered transportation solutions close to the customers and communities they serve.
3. US Hybrid’s manufacturing mission
US Hybrid will manufacture hydrogen-powered buses and trucks and support the conversion of existing fleet vehicles to fuel-cell propulsion through its repower solutions. The company designs and integrates fuel-cell systems, power electronics, and vehicle-control technologies to meet the evolving needs of commercial and public-sector transportation fleets.
4. Partnership with First Public Hydrogen
First Public Hydrogen, the nation’s first public hydrogen joint powers authority, will provide hydrogen supply coordination for US Hybrid. The partnership is designed to address one of the most important challenges in hydrogen mobility: aligning reliable fuel availability with growing vehicle demand.
Together, US Hybrid and FPH₂ will help create a more connected path for fleet operators seeking dependable, zero-emission transportation solutions.
5. Impact in Lancaster
The Lancaster headquarters and manufacturing operation are expected to create up to 1,200 skilled manufacturing and engineering positions, with operations anticipated to begin in 2027. US Hybrid plans to work with local workforce-development organizations and educational institutions to support training and hiring in the Antelope Valley.
This investment reinforces Lancaster’s role as a center for advanced manufacturing, clean transportation, and workforce innovation.
6. Commitment to a practical hydrogen ecosystem
US Hybrid’s approach goes beyond vehicle production. The company is focused on helping build the broader ecosystem required for hydrogen mobility to scale: vehicles that meet fleet requirements, dependable hydrogen supply, technical integration, and a skilled workforce prepared to support long-term operations.
The partnership with First Public Hydrogen brings these elements together in one coordinated regional model.
7. Supporting California’s zero-emission transportation goals
As California advances its zero-emission transportation objectives, fleet operators require solutions that are technically capable, commercially practical, and supported by reliable infrastructure. US Hybrid’s Lancaster operation will help expand access to hydrogen-powered vehicles and fleet-conversion capabilities for heavy-duty transportation applications.
8. About US Hybrid
US Hybrid is a developer and manufacturer of fuel-cell and hybrid-electric powertrain systems for commercial, transit, and specialty vehicles. The company designs and integrates hydrogen fuel-cell systems, power electronics, energy-storage solutions, and vehicle-control technologies to support zero-emission transportation.
For more information, visit www.us-hybrid.com.
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