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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 technology through transit bus operations....
The American Fuel Cell Bus. A new generation of powerful electric vehicles marries federal investments with domestic innovation and entrepreneurship.Find out more (PDF)
What's New for National Fuel Cell Buses?
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $13.1 Million To Advance the...All projects receive at least 50 percent of their funding through local and private contributions
titleConsortiaPartners (State)Project SummaryAmerican Fuel Cell Bus DemonstrationCALSTARTSunLine Transit (CA), BAE Systems (NY), El Dorado (CA), Ballard FC (MA)Development and demonstration of a...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 2002-2007Consortia: CTESummary: A survey of...
FTA Fuel Cell Bus Program: Research Accomplishments through 2011 (PDF)
Author: NRELFull ReportNational Fuel Cell Bus Program: Proterra Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus Report, Columbia Demonstration (PDF)
Author: NRELFull ReportSurvey of Hydrogen Bus Users 2002-2007 (PDF)
Author:...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 are responsible for developing and managing projects...
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 sources of natural gas, advances in wireless...
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 projects, while industry has provided over $60...
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 slow connections.
Videos
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