On August 26, 2026, Oakland County Economic Development partnered with Clean Fuels Michigan and NextEnergy to host the Hydrogen Ride & Drive at the Oakland County Farmers Market in Waterford, Michigan.
This interactive showcase connected municipal leaders, planners, data center operators, and fleet managers with advanced innovations in hydrogen mobility and stationary power infrastructure.
According to Global Auto Mobility partner John Petty, “I applaud Chris Olzem, Mobility Innovations Coordinator, and the team at Oakland County Economic Development for assembling this event. I found it inspiring to see so many Michigan hydrogen stakeholders networking in one place. One of my big takeaways came from Kevin Mehren, who is heading up a study from the State of Michigan Infrastructure Office to determine if Michigan could have substantial deposits of natural hydrogen (geologic hydrogen)! Jim Saber, President & Chief Executive Officer of Next Energy indicated that, if this is proven true, it could be a huge energy game changer for the region.”
Attendees observed live demonstrations and participated in test drives featuring a diverse array of equipment—including passenger vehicles, terminal tractors, transit buses, refuse trucks, and a heavy-duty Class 8 truck.
Prominent automotive and energy technology leaders featured prominent displays and technology demonstrations on-site, including Toyota, Bosch, Forvia, PHINIA, Ricardo, and OP Mobility.
Additionally, pioneering hydrogen storage and infrastructure providers like Noble Gas Systems and OneSix Energy showcased their specialized equipment, shedding light on essential refueling logistics, safety standards, and regional infrastructure scalability.
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