Fuel cell bus trialled in Texas 7th November 2007
The 22-foot bus runs on batteries and a hydrogen fuel cell and emits just water vapor out of its tail pipe. The Center for Electromechanics at The University of Texas at Austin and the Gas Technology Institute will test this bus and other vehicles and technologies that reduce emissions and use alternate forms of energy.
The first fuel cell-powered bus to be operated in Texas is to begin trials as part of joint technology programme between the University of Texas and the Gas Technology Institute (GTI).
The 22-foot, "zero-emissions" bus is one of a series of alternative power solution applications to be tested in the Austin area under the programme in a bid to cut emissions and commercialise fuel cell technology.
Designed by Ebus, the fuel cell hybrid system uses advanced battery electronics and a 20 kilowatt hydrogen-powered fuel cell, which is expected to give the vehicle a range of up to 200 miles.
Also set to be introduced to the state is a hydrogen refuelling station at the JJ Pickle Research Center, which will generate hydrogen from natural gas and is capable of dispensing high purity hydrogen fuel.
Tony Lindsay, manager of the GTI's Advanced Energy Systems Group, said: "The lack of a hydrogen infrastructure has been identified as the single largest impediment to the commercial roll-out of hydrogen vehicles.
"This advanced vehicle and fuelling technology program demonstrates that hydrogen fuelling systems can be reliable and are commercially ready."
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University of Texas at Austin, Gas Technology Institute Put First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus on the Road in Texas, 05/11/07
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