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First Hydrogen Reports Stellar Performance of Its Hydrogen-Powered LCV Under Real-World Conditions
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2023) - First Hydrogen Corp. (" FIRST HYDR...
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[{"type":"text","content":"First Hydrogen Reports Stellar Performance of Its Hydrogen-Powered LCV Under Real-World ConditionsVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2023) - First Hydrogen Corp. (\"FIRST HYDROGEN\" or the \"Company\") (TSXV: FHYD) (OTC: FHYDF) (FSE: FIT) confirms its hydrogen-fuel-cell powered light commercial vehicles (LCV) are performing even better than predicted. In the first phase of commissioning, the Company's LCVs accumulated 6,000km on UK roads, including mileage around London's M25 motorway. The data logging supports vehicle range simulations, which exceed a 500km range. The vehicle is currently performing with excellent efficiency, including both urban, extra-urban (which includes driving at higher speeds) and highway operations. First Hydrogen's LCV fuel consumption figures seen in many driving scenarios are under 2kg/100km, and in mostly urban driving this is 1.5kg/100km. First Hydrogen's LCV demonstrates how hydrogen fuel can provide fleet managers with zero-emission vehicles that deliver the range, payloads, and fast refuelling times they require. The initial road tests confirm that the hydrogen powertrain, which has a maximum power of 100kW, is powering the vehicle to continuously run on UK public roads at the maximum speed limit. Steve Gill, CEO of First Hydrogen Automotive, says: \"We're thrilled that initial road testing has shown that the vehicle is not only meeting performance requirements but exceeding the early expectations we set for real world driving. The efficient fuel consumption means that our vehicle can go further on a single tank of fuel. This will save drivers time with fewer refuelling stops and lower running costs, reducing Total Cost of Ownership, which will make our LCVs more attractive to fleet operators and potential customers.\" First Hydrogen's vehicle route around London and the South East of EnglandTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8330/166027_74da59ef5401c828_001full.jpgEvaluation is continuing during operational trials, which have commenced with fleet management provider, Rivus. This is the first of a series of operator trials that will continue for the rest of the year with other blue-chip UK-based fleets. Mileage accumulation is enabling First Hydrogen to gather performance data, including information on fuel consumpt...