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UPS expands real-world testing of hydrogen fuel cell technology.(ENERGY)
Advanced Materials & Processes, November, 2004
UPS has announced the U.S. deployment of its first three large package delivery vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells in Los Angeles. Called the Sprinter, two other such vehicles are to be deployed in Sacramento and in Ann Arbor, Mich. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In May 2003, UPS, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, and DaimlerChrysler announced a collaborative project to advance the state of hydrogen fuel cells by harnessing the technology to power the first commercial delivery fleet in North America. Starting in March 2004, DaimlerChrysler provided an "F-Cell," a fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz A-Class car, which UPS modified for early-morning package deliveries in southeastern Michigan. The car is fueled daily at the EPA's hydrogen fueling station at...
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