First Hydrogen Corp., has completed three successful vehicle trials of the Company’s hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) and now has started trials with a large multinational logistics company, whose partners use commercial vans for parcel deliveries. The trial commenced in London, UK with driver training and is expected to continue for a month.
Parcel delivery companies face a diverse set of challenges, and are often exploring multiple zero emission technologies, including battery and hydrogen technology, to meet commercial and environmental targets. These fleets can make up the middle or final stages of the supply chain, which traditionally handle journeys to transport items from local hubs directly to consumers or end users. Recently completed trials with Wales & West Utilities (WWU), show the first-of-its-kind vehicle has been operating for between 6 and 7 hours per day. The new trials will test the FCEV over 8 hours per day with multiple deliveries per hour.
First Hydrogen has also demonstrated how its fuel cell’s powertrain delivers power when needed, achieving outputs of 60kW in transient accelerations, and in previous trials the vehicle has achieved a peak range of 630km (400 miles). This indicates the vehicle can manage more demanding duties, such as carrying heavier payloads, driving over hilly terrain or powering auxiliary equipment (onboard power).
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