CT Hyrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition

Zero Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus: Specifications



Bus Chassis


Van Hool A330 Fuel Cell


Model Year


2007

Bus Dimensions


Length: 12.192 m
(40 ft)

Weight: 16,329 kg (36,000 lbs)


GWR / Curb Weight


43,420 lbs. / 36,000 lbs.


Capacity


30 seated and 15 standing

Power


UTC Power
PureMotionTM 120 kW

Voltage Range: 290 to 580 VDC

Efficiency: > 46% @ 120kW

Power Plant Dimensions


H: 1,030 mm (41")
W: 1,490 mm (59")
L: 1,177 mm (46")

Weight: 900 kg (1,984 lbs)

Batteries

90 kW Zebra Battery System (nickel sodium chloride)


95 kWh Charge & Discharge Power
53kwh Energy Storage

Fuel


Gaseous hydrogen

(99.95% Purity)

Fuel Storage


50 kg at 5,000 psi

8 -Type III Composit tanks

 

Drive System


ISE ThunderVolt® Hybrid Drive

Transmission
None
(4:1 Combing gearbox between drive motors and differential)

Electric Vehicle Controln Unit

SAE J1939 2.0 b

Electric Propulsion


Siemens ELFA Drive;
two AC induction motors

Rated Power: 170 kW / 228 hp

Peak Power: 300 kW / 402 hp


Power Systems Management

ISE / Siemens

Operations:


Began Operation in Hartford on April 10, 2007

Maximum Speed
104 km/hr (65 mph)
Operating Range


482 km - 563 km (300 - 350 miles)

Operating Temperatures
-10 degrees C to 49 degrees C
(14 degrees F to 120 degrees F)

Noise


< 70 dB @ 1.23 m (4 ft)

Emissions


Zero Emission


Mobile Stationary Power Source


Design Capacity to Generate
120 kW of Exportable Power

 

Product Brochures:


(346 KB)

UTC Power (PureMotion)


(5.8 MB)

ISE Corporation


 

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