U.S. Hybrid, Ideanomics to build hydrogen fuel cell electric shuttle buses
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Ideanomics subsidiary U.S. Hybrid has joined a consortium led by A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems to develop a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric bus built on the Ford E-450 chassis and a low-floor bus built on the Ford F-53 chassis. The paratransit buses will be developed at facilities in Wisconsin and Indiana.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and SoCalGas is funding the initiative. The two hydrogen-powered buses will enter service for a 12-month demonstration period operated by a California public transit authority. Once the demonstration is complete, the buses will be commercially available for purchase from A-1 Alternative Fuel System's nationwide bus dealer network in the second half of 2023.
US Hybrid will provide the fuel cell and the EV propulsion system. A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems will provide the on-vehicle hydrogen fuel storage and delivery systems. A-1's fuel systems will be equipped with Luxfer Gas Cylinders Type-3 hydrogen tanks made with modern materials rated and suited for use at 120 degrees Celsius. The buses will be ALTOONA tested as well as EPA and CARB certified.
Source: Ideanomics
