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This article will explore the advancements in hydrogen
vehicle testing at the Transportation Technology Center
(TTC), including the implementation of a fully operational
hydrogen fueling capability and its impact on rail and other
surface transportation modes.
Hydrogen: A clean and powerful alternative
Hydrogen is a vital alternative fuel for reducing emissions,
particularly when used in fuel cells, which generate electricity
without combustion. Vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel
cells produce no greenhouse gas emissions. When hydrogen
is produced using renewable energy sources like solar or
wind (known as " green hydrogen " ), emissions are minimized
throughout the supply chain.
As an energy carrier, hydrogen has significant advantages.
A ZEMU train.
Photo: Transportation
Technology Center
It is lightweight and possesses the highest specific energy
(energy content per unit of mass) among common fuels.
According to a U.S. Department of Energy fuel properties
comparison, one pound of hydrogen contains the equivalent
energy of 0.4 gallons (approximately 2.8 pounds) of diesel fuel.
However, hydrogen's requirement for large volume, high-pressure
or cryogenic storage tanks reduces its advantage for
smaller vehicles. Yet, for larger and heavier machinery, such
as railway vehicles, these specialized storage requirements
are more manageable.
Hydrogen-powered rail:
The ZEMU train by Stadler
Since 2018, hydrogen-powered trains
have operated in Germany and have
undergone trials in other European
countries. In 2019, Stadler US Inc., a
U.S. subsidiary of Swiss train manufacturer
Stadler Rail, received a contract
from the San Bernardino County
Transportation Authority (SBCTA) to
deliver the first hydrogen-powered train
in the U.S. This train, known as the Zero
Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU), employs
a combination of hydrogen fuel
cells and batteries for propulsion. By
combining hydrogen with oxygen in
on-board fuel cells, the train generates
electricity, emitting only purified water
and heat. When using green hydrogen,
the entire system can achieve zero carbon
emissions.
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Hydrogen Vehicle Testing at Transportation Technology Center
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