In the US city of Sacramento an electric delivery truck of UPS will be tested. Image source: Shutterstock (#133899683)
In an effort to move towards the goal of zero tailpipe emissions, UPS is planning to deploy a prototype extended range Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) in its Rolling Laboratory fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. The prototype UPS truck is being built in cooperation with the US Department of Energy (DOE) and other partners and is fitted with a 32kW Hydrogenics fuel cells coupled to 45 kWh of battery storage and 10 kg of hydrogen fuel. With each FCEV self-sufficient in producing electricity to charge the batteries simultaneously, this prototype provides an extended range of 125 miles and includes highway driving as well. Scheduled to clock at least 5000 hours of in-service operational performance, the first FCEV prototype will be deployed in Sacramento, California.
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