20 fuel cell vehicles for the Beijing Olympics
A total of 20 hydrogen fuel cell cars are expected to provide zero-emission transportation services for the Beijing Olympic Games, 15 of which were delivered on Sunday.
The fuel-cell vehicles have been manufactured by Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Company, a Sino-German joint venture automaker. The company has already delivered five such cars to Beijing following safety, reliability and durability testing.
The engines for these vehicles were jointly designed and developed by Tongji University, Shanghai Automobile Industry Corporation (Group) and Shanghai Fuel Cell Vehicle Powerstrain Co., Ltd.
The 20 sedans will be used to provide transport for some VIPs, officials and media people. They are a part of the nearly-500-strong "Green motorcade" which will provide zero-emission services at key venues of the Games.
The sedans can reach a speed of 150 km per hour and can travel a distance of 300 km
Members of the research and development team from Tongaii University will provide technical support at the site to ensure smooth operation of these vehicles during the Olympic Games.
Source: Fuel Cell Today
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