DaimlerChrysler and Southern California Edison Use a Different Kind of Energy - Fuel Cells
28 Juin 2005 - 1:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
DaimlerChrysler and Southern California Edison Use a Different Kind
of Energy - Fuel Cells * Southern California Edison takes
possession of a DaimlerChrysler F-Cell * One of nine fuel cell
vehicles operated by customers in California ROSEMEAD, Calif., June
28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southern California Edison (SCE) is no
stranger to electric power and the company will be expanding its
knowledge with a DaimlerChrysler F-Cell in daily use. Today, SCE
took possession of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered DaimlerChrysler
F-Cell. Since the Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Learning
Demonstration Project kickoff in Washington, D.C., DaimlerChrysler
has delivered nine fuel cell vehicles to customers in California
and will continue to announce new customers in the near future.
This aggressive effort shows the commitment DaimlerChrysler has
made to zero-emission transportation. Through daily use, the F-Cell
will supply DaimlerChrysler and SCE with operational experience and
technical data that will help improve the next generation of fuel
cell vehicles. These working relationships with government agencies
and the private sector are continuing proof that DaimlerChrysler is
committed to fuel cell technology and Governor Schwarzenegger's
Hydrogen Highway Network. "DaimlerChrysler has invested over $1
billion in hydrogen fuel cell technology," said Mark Chernoby, Vice
President, Advance Vehicle Engineering - Chrysler Group. "We have
the largest world wide fuel cell vehicle fleet on the road gaining
valuable experience. This effort highlights our commitment to the
pursuit of zero emission transportation." The largest fleet of fuel
cell vehicles in the world is managed by DaimlerChrysler. The SCE
F-Cell is just one of more than 100 fuel cell vehicles
DaimlerChrysler has put into service around the world. The data
collected through vehicle operation will contribute to the DOE
Hydrogen Learning Demonstration Project. "Southern California
Edison is proud to be associated with this leading fuel cell
program," Ed Kjaer, Edison's manager of electric transportation,
said. "We're looking forward to a long and productive working
relationship with DaimlerChrysler." The F-Cell is a reflection of
DaimlerChrysler's leadership in fuel cell technology. The entire
fuel cell system is housed in the floor of the vehicle, leaving
full use of the passenger and cargo spaces. It has a range of
approximately 100 miles and a top speed of 85 mph. The electric
motor develops 88 hp (65 kW), enabling acceleration from 0 to 60
mph in 14 seconds. The stack is developed by DaimlerChrysler's
cooperation partner, Ballard Power Systems. Through the DOE
Controlled Hydrogen Fleet and Infrastructure Demonstration and
Validation Project, DaimlerChrysler will place more fuel cell
vehicles in the hands of customers who will provide valuable
feedback about performance under different conditions.
DaimlerChrysler is testing over 100 fuel cell vehicles under
varying weather, traffic conditions and driving styles in different
locations worldwide. This experience will benefit the development
of the fuel cell automobile and how it will be refueled. BP is the
energy partner of DaimlerChrysler in the project. BP recently
opened a hydrogen refueling station in Southfield, Michigan, with
DTE Energy Company. Another station was opened in a cooperative
effort between BP and Praxair at the Los Angeles International
Airport. Fuel cells release energy from the reaction of hydrogen
and oxygen with a catalyst. This clean technology operates to a
high level of efficiency and is true zero emission.
Hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles emit only pure water vapor as
exhaust. DaimlerChrysler has been involved in this technology for
more than 10 years. Fuel cell vehicles are part of
DaimlerChrysler's advanced propulsion technology umbrella, which
also includes exceptionally efficient gasoline engines, advanced
diesels, alternative fuels and hybrid powertrain systems.
DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Nicholas Cappa,
+1-248-512-4266, , or Cole Quinnell, +1-248-512-0315, , both of
Chrysler Group Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
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