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News Archive

  • December 9, 2015

    Several BRT sites have developed simulation videos to help visualize what the new service will look like. Some of these are available on VHS from the transit agencies. Portions of these videos are on the web. Download times may be long with...

  • December 9, 2015

    Reports and Publications by Category

  • December 9, 2015

    The National Fuel Cell Bus Program is a cooperative initiative between government and industry to advance the commercialization of fuel cell technology in U.S. transit buses. Over $60 million have been awarded to date for competitively selected...

  • December 9, 2015

    Technology for powering buses and road vehicles is evolving. New technologies and energy sources are emerging. Many potential research directions exist, spurred on by developments not only in hydrogen fuel cells, but new battery technology, new...

  • December 9, 2015

    Three Industry Consortia in Partnership with FTA

    The legislation that created FTA’s National Fuel Cell Bus Program specifies that it be conducted in partnership through three geographically diverse non-profit consortia. The three consortia...

  • December 9, 2015

    FTA Fuel Cell Bus Program: Research Accomplishments through 2011 (PDF)

    National Fuel Cell Bus Program: Proterra Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus...

  • December 9, 2015

    In advancing the commercialization of fuel cell buses, a critical activity is sharing the latest findings with industry and the public. Below are outreach projects and their products: 

    Project Title: Survey of Hydrogen Bus Users 2002-2007...

  • December 9, 2015

    All projects receive at least 50 percent of their funding through local and private contributions

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  • December 9, 2015

    The American Fuel Cell Bus. A new generation of powerful electric vehicles marries federal investments with domestic innovation and entrepreneurship.
    Find out more (PDF)

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  • December 9, 2015

    Transit continues to be in the forefront of the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of clean and energy efficient vehicle technologies.  Funding is available for projects that contribute significantly to furthering fuel cell...