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November 22, 2010

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CTTransit Welcomes Newest Generation of Fuel Cell Buses

Connecticut Transit (CTTransit) welcomed four next-generation, fuel cell-powered hybrid-electric buses to its fleet in recent ceremonies in Hartford. The new vehicles join an earlier fuel cell bus in operation since 2007.

The 40-foot buses from Van Hool, equipped with UTC Power fuel cell systems, are lighter than the older bus and feature advanced lithium-ion battery systems. The buses operate on hydrogen and produce only water vapor, with no harmful tailpipe emissions.

“The fuel cell bus we’ve been operating since 2007 has demonstrated that the technology works and its fuel efficiency is about two times better than a standard diesel-powered bus,” said Steve Warren, CTTransit assistant general manager-maintenance services. “With the reduced weight of the new model bus, our fuel economy should get even better. And drivers and the riding public tell us they love the quiet, smooth ride and appreciate the environmental benefits.”

CTTransit is building a new garage to store up to six fuel cell buses and plans to install a hydrogen fueling station onsite. Some of the buses will continue to refuel at a hydrogen station at UTC Power’s headquarters in South Windsor, CT.

 

Rep. John Larson (D-CT), at podium, welcomes the newest fuel cell bus to the CTTransit fleet in Hartford. In the background is Peter Butler, director of planning and program development for the Federal Transit Administration.



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