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Fuel Cell Bus

HCATT established a teaming arrangement Between Enova System and Hydrogenics Corporation to develop the first fuel cell powered vehicle in the State of Hawaii. Within four months, the two companies collaborated, developed the fuel cell/battery hybrid electric propulsion system, and integrated the system into a 30-foot shuttle bus.

Major components include a 120kW AC induction motor and electronics control unit, 20kW fuel cell power module, hybrid power control unit, and two 5 kg hydrogen storage tanks. The bus also incorporates a battery management system enabling independent charging of the battery pack with an off-board rapid charger.

This is the first fuel cell vehicle to go into operation in the Air Force. The bus will undergo a one-year data collection and analysis effort while operating under daily routine service conditions. This information will assist Air Force management with future procurement decisions, technology development, and demonstration decisions. Following the evaluation, the bus will continue in routine service at Hickam Air Force Base.

Related File(s):
[Download PDF] U.S. Department of Energy: Fuel Cell Bus Demonstration Projects (1.2M)

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