technology (at around 60 percent efficiency) is twice more efficient than the regular gasoline cars. Current gasoline car wastes 70 percent in heat, using only 30 percent of the valuable energy to drive the vehicle. SUVs are the current craze among consumers. But SUVs waste even more valuable energy - in excess of 75 percent. In addition, whereas hydrogen fuel cells emit only water vapor, gasoline/ diesel vehicles emit a range of air toxics, urban smog pollutants and global warming emissions. In view of this, California has announced a target of zero sales of new gasoline combustion automobiles by year 2035, with all of its sales coming from zero emission battery and hydrogen fuel cell cars. Membership The California Fuel Cell Partnership is a unique collaborative of auto manufacturers, fossil fuel companies, fuel cell technology companies and government agencies. The members collaborate on activities that advance the technology, such as first responder training, community outreach and agreeing on protocols while standards are being developed. Automotive members provide fuel cell passenger vehicles that are placed in demonstration programs, where they are tested in real-world driving conditions. Fossil Fuel members work to build hydrogen stations within an infrastructure that is safe, convenient and fits into the community. Fuel cell technology members provide fuel cells for passenger vehicles and transit buses. Government members lay the groundwork for demonstration programs by facilitating steps to creating a hydrogen fueling infrastructure. Full members Automobile makers Chrysler Daimler General Motors Honda Hyundai Nissan Toyota Volkswagen Hydrogen Fuel Cells Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Cummins Fossil Fuel Companies Chevron Shell Hydrogen Government Agencies California Air Resources Board California Energy Commission United States Department of Energy United States Department of Transportation United States Environmental Protection Agency South Coast Air Quality Management District Associate Members Associate members assist the full members meet the partnership's objectives by helping in specific areas of expertise. Transit Agencies Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District SunLine Transit Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (Santa Clara VTA). Fueling Providers Air Products and Chemicals Powertech Labs, Inc. Praxair Proton Energy Systems, Inc., Construction TLM Petro Labor Force, Inc. Others California Department of Food and Agriculture Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis National Fuel Cell Research Center, UC Irvine See also California Hydrogen Highway Public-private partnerships in the United States References External links Official website Hydrogen economy organizations Public–private partnership projects in the United States