New Flyer Launches Extended Range Option for Xcelsior CHARGE FC
The new optional hydrogen four-tank module significantly extends vehicle and operational flexibility, adding 17.5 additional kilograms of onboard fuel capacity.
The New Flyer announcement is being made in partnership with Humboldt Transit Authority in northern California, where the technology is already proving successful on challenging, steep, real-world routes.
Photo: New Flyer
New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled a major range-boosting innovation for its Xcelsior CHARGE FC 40-foot hydrogen fuel cell-electric bus (FCEB).
The new optional hydrogen four-tank module significantly extends vehicle and operational flexibility, adding 17.5 additional kilograms of onboard fuel capacity.
New Flyer Partners with Humboldt Transit
The announcement is being made in partnership with Humboldt Transit Authority in northern California, where the technology is already proving successful on challenging, steep, real-world routes.
Humboldt was one of the first agencies to deploy the extended range option in its fleet, and its performance has exceeded expectations in both range and reliability.
“We are excited to be the first public transit agency in North America to adopt this extended range feature from New Flyer,” said Greg Pratt, GM, Humboldt Transit Authority.
“Mobility solutions should work for every community, whether in rural counties or growing cities,” added Jennifer McNeill, VP, sales and marketing, New Flyer and MCI. “We are excited to offer this extended range feature to support our customers with longer service routes, more aggressive duty cycles, and harsher climates.”
The additional four transverse-mounted tanks supplement five standard onboard hydrogen tanks, providing approximately 50% extra fuel capacity and extending the vehicle range by as much as 120 miles, according to New Flyer.
Photo: New Flyer
New Flyer’s Four-Tank Module
The additional four transverse-mounted tanks supplement five standard onboard hydrogen tanks, providing approximately 50% extra fuel capacity and extending the vehicle range by as much as 120 miles, according to the company.
With this feature, the Xcelsior CHARGE FC can cover longer routes and more demanding duty cycles more efficiently, reducing the need for frequent refueling and helping transit agencies streamline their operations.
New Flyer has been a pioneer in hydrogen fuel cell bus technology for decades and continues to push the boundaries of clean transit innovation, the company said in a press release.
The enhanced Xcelsior CHARGE FC features a lighter, high-efficiency fuel cell power module, recyclable high-power batteries, improved waterproof battery enclosures, and a more powerful electric drive system with up to 90% energy recovery.
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