HYDROGEN FUEL CELL FOR HIGH-CAPACITY BUSES

The diesel propulsion package was removed from a 14 metre double-deck bus and replaced by a liquid hydrogen storage tank, fuel cell stacks and auxiliaries, d.c. power control unit and d.c. drive motor. The modifications resulted in a 24% tare weight growth which included larger wheels and tires, extra structure and provision for firewalls and safety systems. Top speed, acceleration and range were unaffected, but payload was reduced from 81 to 79 passengers, and some baggage and freight volume was sacrificed. Energy consumption was reduced by one third. The report concludes that the concept is practicable and offers some unique and attractive features, and that future developments in fuel cells would virtually eliminate the lost revenue volume. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Transport Canada

  Complexe Guy Favreau, 200 Dorchester Boulevard West, Suite 6
  Montreal, PQ  Canada 
• Authors:
  • Ferrence, D N
  • Stannard, J H
• Publication Date: 1983-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 26 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Buses; Diesel engines; Energy consumption; Fuel cells; Gross vehicle weight; Liquid hydrogen; Vehicle capacity
• Uncontrolled Terms: Conversion
• ITRD Terms: 1315: Battery; 1272: Bus; 1251: Capacity (veh); 9020: Evaluation (assessment); 3850: Fuel; 7187: Hydrogen
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00478432
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1989 12:00AM