First Hydrogen reports a 630km range during SSE trial.<\/p>\n
First Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: FHYD) (OTC Pink: FHYDF) (FSE: FIT) (\u201cFIRST HYDROGEN<\/strong>\u201d or the \u201cCompany<\/strong>\u201c) reports its hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) has achieved a range of 630km on a single refueling during its recent fleet trial with UK utility, SSE Plc (SSE). The feedback from the drivers was consistently positive. SSE driver feedback commented that it is \u201cquiet\u201d, \u201csmooth\u201d, and \u201cpleasing to drive\u201d with automatic transition.<\/p>\n Furthermore, SSE drivers found the range capability to be extremely impressive and remarked that the First Hydrogen vehicle behaves more like a diesel vehicle in terms of range, but without the environment damaging emissions.<\/p>\n The FCEV continued to successfully execute the longer routes SSE undertook demonstrating it is compatible with existing infrastructure. The team noted that refuelling took a matter of minutes when recharging.<\/p>\n During the trial, SSE predominantly drove the First Hydrogen vehicle on major roads in Aberdeen, Scotland. Light traffic conditions in the region enabled the vehicle to run at maximum speed limits, when safe to do so, for longer periods than it had done previously. Even when running at consistently higher speeds the vehicle maintained good fuel efficiency, consuming an average of 1.58kg H2<\/sub>\/100m.<\/p>\n During most of the journeys undertaken, the FCEV maintained its battery at maximum charge by regenerating from braking i.e., the amount of kWh the battery charged and discharged was comparable, which is testament to the efficiency of First Hydrogen\u2019s onboard energy management system.<\/p>\n This data suggests that overall vehicle performance is even better than expected, as it exceeds the results set in pre-trial commissioning tests, especially when driven at constant speed as less braking and accelerating means less fuel is consumed. For several journeys, the FCEV drove fully loaded one way and was part loaded on the return. SSE drivers noted that heavier loads did not noticeably decrease vehicle speed, reduce vehicle range, or affect fuel cell performance.<\/p>\n SSE is the first utility business to road test First Hydrogen\u2019s FCEV. As one of the UK\u2019s largest energy infrastructure companies, SSE has an established a Net Zero Action Plan and has recently increased investment in renewables and its electricity networks to \u00a318 billion. In 2019, SSE committed to transitioning over 3,000 fleet vehicles to electric by 2023, and already it has over 1,100 full EVs in its fleet.<\/p>\n Simon Gray<\/strong>, Head of Fleet Services at SSE plc, says:<\/p>\n SSE is focussed on enabling, harnessing and deploying new technologies and innovations which can accelerate the journey to net zero.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cThis trial period in Aberdeen has provided us with real-world insights into the performance of a hydrogen vehicle, a level of understanding that just isn\u2019t possible from test data alone. By gaining firsthand knowledge of the van\u2019s use in day-to-day scenarios, the feedback from this trial will be invaluable when considering if hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles could fit into our fleets of the future.\u201d<\/p>\n Steve Gill,<\/strong>\u00a0CEO of First Hydrogen Automotive, comments:<\/p>\n Working with such an enthusiastic team at SSE meant we were able to undertake different routes and see the vehicle perform in driving conditions it has not experienced before.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cWe are thrilled that these initial results which are helping us to build a true picture of the vehicle\u2019s capabilities. The trial data shows efficient performance from the fuel cell and suggests that heavier payloads and consistent driving at higher speeds do little to diminish range.<\/p>\n We have welcomed SSE\u2019s enthusiasm for the trial and how receptive the team is to innovation, especially in the net zero space. The strength of this partnership means we are exploring opportunities to return to Scotland for a winter trial to test the vehicle\u2019s performance in colder temperatures where hydrogen is expected to offer advantages over other zero emission technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" First Hydrogen reports a 630km range during SSE trial.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16445,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","news-category":[],"class_list":["post-16444","green-hydrogen-news","type-green-hydrogen-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n