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| HyFLEET:CUTE is the world’s largest hydrogen bus demonstration and research project. |
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Several cities (Europe-wide)
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| The HyFLEET:CUTE project commenced in January 2006 & will conclude in December 2009. It has brought together 31 partners from industry, Government, academic and consulting organisations. Some of the worlds' leading automotive and technology development companies, major energy companies, policy developers and transport operators are collaborating to lead Europe into the development of a hydrogen-based transport system. This future system has the potential to be emission free. The project has seen the operation of 47 Hydrogen powered buses (both Fuel Cell and Internal Combustion Engine) in regular public transport service in 10 cities on three continents. |
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Background & Objectives
HyFLEET:CUTE was established under and is financially supported by the European Commission's 6th Framework Research Program. The European Union's Energy Policy aims to diversify and secure energy sources for Europe, while reducing Carbon Dioxide and other emissions harmful to the environment and human health. Hydrogen might be a key element in this future strategy for road transport.
Implementation
The HyFLEET:CUTE Project is divided into 7 Work Packages (WP).
- WP 1 - Operation and Optimisation of Innovative H2 Infrastructure Production and Storage of Hydrogen as a Fuel Refuelling Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
- WP 2 - Development, construction and operation of a fleet of H2 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) buses
- WP 3 - Development, operation and optimisation of a fleet of fuel cell buses
- WP 4 - Quality and Safety
- WP 5 - Accompanying Studies
- WP 6 - Dissemination through the Global Hydrogen Bus Platform
- WP 7 - Project Management
Conclusions
Results to June 2008
Bus Operations (FC & ICE):
- Kms Travelled: 2,500,000
- Hhrs of Operation: 200,000
- Passengers transported: 3.5 mill.
- Bus Reliability: > 90%
Infrastructure Operations:
- 85% Availability of the H2 Refuelling Stations
- 335 tonnes of H2 refueled
Through the project so far:
- 945,000 litres/Diesel replaced
- 2,494,800 kgs of CO2 avoided
Potential Impact:
HyFLEET:CUTE has clearly demonstrated that hydrogen bus technology is near to commercial readiness. If the bus technology would be adopted throughout Europe, this could see the replacement of all city bus fleets with zero CO2 emission buses. The technology would also enable Europe to have greatly enhanced transport fuel self-sufficiency, and move it strongly towards a renewable based fuel cycle.
For more details of the achievements in the HyFLEET:CUTE project ore full list of partners compare attached pdf file.
**Please note that figures include data for the preceding CUTE project (2004 2006) in relation to Fuel Cell Buses and Fuel Cell refuelling Infrastructure (only).
The Future
While not a formal part of this project, many of the project partners have already commenced discussions and plans for subsequent partnerships and projects which will further progress the vehicles and refuelling infrastructure technology.
More detailed information on the project is provided in the attached pdf file and at http://www.global-hydrogen-bus-platform.com. The download section of the web-page offers extensive material around hydrogen production, infrastructure, used buses and predecessor projects.
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Author
Nicci Whitehouse
Contact
Simon Whitehouse
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