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SunLine’sFuel Cell Bus
Demonstration ProgramPresented to the
California Transportation Commission
June 03
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Fuel Cell Bus Summary
ZEbus Fuel Cell Bus
40’ New Flyer bus w/Ballard P4 205 kW PEM fuel cell
Demonstrated at SunLine August 00 – September 01
Returned to SunLine September 02 for demonstrations
ThunderPower Hybrid Fuel Cell Bus
30’ EZ-Rider low floor Thor bus w/UTC 60 kW PEM fuel cell
Advanced lead-acid batteries and regenerative breaking
At SunLine October 02 – March 03; returning in July 03
Used in revenue service
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Georgetown Hybrid Fuel Cell Bus
40’ Nova low floor bus w/Ballard 100 kW PEM fuel cell
Onboard methanol reformer
At SunLine July 2002 – present for demonstrations
Fuel Cell Bus Summary, cont.
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ThunderPower, LLC
A joint venture established between ISE Research and Thor Industries
Objective: To develop the first “commercially viable” fuel cell bus
Outcome: First vehicle, a 30-foot transit bus, completed in Feb 02
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Fuel Cell Hybrid Configuration
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Benefit Summary - Anticipated
NOxGramsper Mile*
ModernDiesel Bus
REDUCTION IN HARMFUL EMISSIONS
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4
6
8
10
12
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New EPAStandard
(2002-2004)
AlternativeFuel
Hybrid Bus
* Source: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Miles perGallon*
ConventionalBus
1920-2000
IMPROVEMENT IN FUEL ECONOMY
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TypicalHybrid BusYear 2001
OptimizedHybrid BusYear 2010
* Source: U.S. Department of Energy
30-60% Lower Fuel Consumption
Lower Maintenance
Quiet Operation
Lower Life-Cycle Cost
80-90% Lower Emissions
• 64-93% Reduction in NOx
• 49-92% Reduction in CO
• 58-94% Reduction in NMHC
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Benefit Summary - Actual
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Performance Summary
At SunLine for six months
In revenue service: November 6, 2002 – February 21, 2003
Averaged 100 miles per day
Accumulated nearly 9,000 miles in simulated and actual revenue service
Accumulated approximately 1,000 hours of service
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Hydrogen Infrastructure -New Equipment
Soon to be Tested
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SAFE TEA Initiative: Fuel Cell Bus Technology Program
Fuel cells can be long-term solution to air quality, energy security and global warming problems
Significant potential public benefits justify federal investment
Fuel cells aren’t ready for prime time
Technical issues: reliability, life-cycle, start-up time, weight, volume, etc.
Cost challenges: fuel cells buses costs need to decline by more factor of more than 10X
Federal investment will speed development of the technology and encourage development of U.S. industry
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Fuel Cell Bus Technology Program Objectives
Provide funding for development of key fuel cell technologies (fuel cells, H2 storage, reformers, power electronics, electric drive trains, batteries, etc.)
Vibrant fuel cell bus demonstration programs with transit districts (will focus on 5-7 key properties)
Support development of cost-effective refueling stations and technologies
Develop and test reformers using renewable fuels
Seek matching funds to maximize benefit of program
Increase public awareness and acceptance
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Transit Buses – Best Way to Introduce New Fuel
Transit buses operate on fixed routes and return to centralized refueling location so refueling is not an issue
Buses have fewer packaging and weight constraints than passenger cars
Transit districts have highly skilled mechanics who provide regular service and maintenance
Subsidized purchasing system
Buses are mobile classrooms and billboards
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THANK YOUQuestions?