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U.S. Army, Quantum Debut Hydrogen Escape Hybrid.(National Automotive Center)(Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies)

Fuel Cell Technology News, May, 2006

The U.S. Army and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. have unveiled a hydrogen-hybrid demonstration vehicle. According to Paul Skalny, Acting Director of the Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), with its National Automotive Center (NAC), "Using a Ford Hybrid Escape as the demonstrator platform, and industry partner Quantum, is working to pair hybrid electric vehicles with a hydrogen delivery and storage system. Part of the 21st Century Base Initiative, this technology has the potential to offer a cost-effective alternative to full fuel cell powered vehicles."

He added, "Currently one of the biggest vehicle technology focuses for the Army is alternative energy, both hybrid and fuel cell. Although the Army...

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