Department of Energy takes delivery of fuel cell vehicle

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has taken delivery of a Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell vehicle, to add to its fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. The vehicle is part of Chevrolet’s “Project Driveway”, a market test helping to bring fuel cell vehicle technology to market.

The vehicle will be with the DOE for the next six months. DOE employees will use the Equinox to conduct day-to-day business, allowing Chevrolet to collect real-world performance data. The program has placed more than 100 similar vehicles with a variety of drivers in Southern California, metropolitan New York, and Washington, D.C.

“We’re pleased to have the DOE join in this important endeavor to speed advanced technologies to consumers,” said Cheryl Catton, general director, Chevrolet Marketing. “The DOE’s participation illustrates the value of industry and government working together to provide solutions to our nation’s energy issues. The findings from all of our Project Driveway participants will help us define our product and market introduction plans for fuel cell electric vehicles.”

Source: Fuel Cell Today