DaimlerChrysler Finalizing Phase One of $88 Million Commitment to the Department of Energy Program
04 Mai 2006 - 4:42PM
PR Newswire (US)
* California Fuel Cell Partnership receives DaimlerChrysler F-Cell
following President Bush visit * DaimlerChrysler has the largest
fleet of fuel cell vehicles in the world - more than 100 buses,
vans and passenger cars * DaimlerChrysler works with the Department
of Energy and customers to mature fuel cell vehicle technology *
More than $1 billion invested in fuel cell technology and more than
1.2 million miles logged - no other auto manufacturer even comes
close SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following
the visit of President Bush to the California Fuel Cell Partnership
(CAFCP) two weeks ago, DaimlerChrysler has completed the first
portion of the $88 million Department of Energy Hydrogen Learning
Demonstration Program by delivering on a 30 fuel cell vehicle
commitment. The project takes fuel cell technology out of the hands
of engineers and puts it into the hands of customers. The CAFCP
becomes the 17th United States customer for a DaimlerChrysler fuel
cell vehicle. Through daily operation, the employees of the CAFCP
will log miles on the zero-emissions F-Cell, providing valuable
data for future vehicle design. The dry climate of Sacramento in
Northern California is one of three distinct environments that
DaimlerChrysler will utilize to test fuel cell vehicle performance.
"It takes cooperation from industries and governments to create
viable alternative-fuel solutions," said Mark Chernoby, Vice
President - Advance Vehicle Engineering, Chrysler Group. "We're
pleased to be a driving force in this team effort with the
Department of Energy and the California Fuel Cell Partnership to
develop zero-emissions transportation." DaimlerChrysler has spent
more than $1 billion in fuel cell vehicle research and development.
No other manufacturer has accumulated more data or driven more
zero-emissions miles -- more than 1.2 million. The Mercedes 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 16 seconds. The stack has been developed by the
DaimlerChrysler cooperation partner, Ballard Power Systems. The
DaimlerChrysler fuel cell vehicle fleet is diverse -- in addition
to several research vehicles, it also includes medium-duty fuel
cell Dodge Sprinter vans and more than 35 Mercedes-Benz Citaro fuel
cell buses, which operate in Europe, the United States, Japan,
Australia and Singapore. As part of the world's largest fleet of
fuel cell vehicles, DaimlerChrysler has more than 25 fuel cell
vehicles with customers in California and more than 100 around the
world. No other manufacturer comes close to the efforts of
DaimlerChrysler with fuel cell technology. DaimlerChrysler supports
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's efforts and goals. The California
Hydrogen Highway Network -- in addition to other programs the
company is involved with, including those with the DOE and the
Environmental Protection Agency -- enables DaimlerChrysler and its
partners to gain extensive operational familiarity with fuel cell
vehicles and hydrogen refueling stations. DaimlerChrysler pioneered
fuel cell vehicle technology more than a decade ago. Fuel cells
release energy from the reaction of hydrogen with a catalyst and
oxygen. This clean technology operates at a high level of
efficiency and is true zero-emissions. Hydrogen-powered fuel cell
vehicles emit only pure water vapor as exhaust. Fuel cell vehicles
are part of DaimlerChrysler's advanced propulsion technology
umbrella, which includes efficient gasoline engines, advanced
diesels, Flex-Fuel 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:
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