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First Hydrogen's Hydrogen-Powered LCV Praised by Rivus
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 24, 2023) - First Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: FHYD) ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"First Hydrogen's Hydrogen-Powered LCV Praised by RivusVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 24, 2023) - First Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: FHYD) (OTC Pink: FHYDF) (FSE: FIT) (\"FIRST HYDROGEN\" or the \"Company\") announces its hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicle (LCV) has received praise from award-winning fleet management provider, Rivus, for its \"smooth and pleasant\" driving experience. Rivus drivers noted the Company's LCV's capability to manage greater ranges and refuel much faster than battery electric vehicles (BEV), which will help fleets using this vehicle class to switch to meet zero emissions targets. Following initial journeys on roads in Birmingham, the West Midlands and South Yorkshire, Rivus' drivers have complimented the vehicle for its \"effortless\" and \"comfortable\" driving. Drivers were particularly impressed with the LCV's automatic transmission, which they appraised as \"easier than a petrol or diesel van to operate\" as it does not require gear changes and the vehicle is much quieter to run.Rivus, which manages approximately 120,000 vehicles, including approximately 85,000 LCVs, is the first fleet management company to test drive the first-of-its-kind hydrogen vehicle on UK roads. During the month-long trial, Rivus is taking the vehicle through duty cycles, where the van is being driven on planned routes over different terrain at varying speeds unladen, transporting different payloads and with heating, air conditioning and other ancillary vehicle functions turned on and off. Fleet management specialists Rivus will use data gathered by First Hydrogen's onboard telematics to make direct performance comparisons between similar BEV and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles that have undertaken the same duty cycles.Part of a series of vehicle trials co-ordinated through the UK Aggregated Hydrogen Freight Consortium (AHFC), the trials will see major fleets from industries including grocery, delivery, utilities, and healthcare, use First Hydrogen's LCV in real-world operations.Steve Gill, CEO Automotive at First Hydrogen, comments: \"We are pleased to hear the positive initial reactions from Rivus' drivers, especially around driving experience. The team has great insight into the needs of our potential customers – commercial fleet managers and their drivers – who value a comforta...