Beyond Batteries: Breadboard Results for a Fuel Cell–Dominant Bus

What if a fuel cell bus didn’t need a large battery pack to deliver reliable, high-performance service? Join the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) and Nimbus Power Systems for a practical look at early results from the FTA TVIDC Fuel Cell Dominant Bus Proof of Concept project, with a focus on findings from the full-scale breadboard test.
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This webinar will translate technical results into what they mean for transit agencies—covering performance, durability, system weight, and cost considerations compared to today’s battery-dominant fuel cell buses. The project team will share how a load-following, fuel cell-dominant architecture using ultracapacitors could simplify propulsion systems, extend fuel cell life to diesel-equivalent levels, and reduce total cost of ownership—key factors for agencies planning long-term zero-emission fleet transitions.
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Designed for transit professionals, planners, and decision-makers, this webinar will also outline next steps for system validation and how this technology could support future pilot deployments in 40-foot transit and 45-foot coach bus applications.

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