Ballard Power Systems has achieved a zero-emission range of 350 miles using a fuel cell bus. The vehicle, called the Xcelsior CHARGE H2, used a New Flyer of America fuel cell to continually produce electricity while in motion, enabling it to recharge its 100 kWh batteries. The journey, which was part of a test demonstration for the Orange County Transportation Authority, lasted 28 hours and achieved equivalent to 10.4 miles per diesel gallon.
New Flyer of America has achieved a zero-emission range of 350 miles using a fuel cell bus. The vehicle, called the Xcelsior CHARGE H2, used a Ballard Power Systems fuel cell to continually produce electricity while in motion, enabling it to recharge its 100 kWh batteries. The journey, which was part of a test demonstration for the Orange County Transportation Authority, lasted 28 hours and achieved equivalent to 10.4 miles per diesel gallon.