In May 2008 the CEP starts in a new consortium of thirteen partners: BMW, die Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe BVG, Daimler, Ford, Opel, Hamburger Hochbahn, Linde, Shell, StatoilHydro, TOTAL, Toyota, Vattenfall Europe and Volkswagen. Leading technology suppliers, oil-, gas- and energy companies as well as the majority of German vehicle manufacturers are participating in this innovative project.