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トヨタにおける燃料電池バスの開発
2009 年 34 巻 2 号 p. 18-23
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2009 年 34 巻 2 号 p. 18-23
Fuel Cell Vehicle is one of the “ultimate eco-car” that offers solutions to energy and emissions issues. Toyota Motor Corp. also has been developed the fuel cell hybrid bus with HINO Motor Co. Ltd. Fuel cell bus is effective not only to solve environmental issues but also to help being recognized by many numbers of passenger. The FCHV-BUS has nearly two sets of passenger vehicle fuel cell system and seven high pressure hydrogen tanks on the roof. From Aug. 2003, FCHV-BUS was introduced to Tokyo city bus operation until Dec.2004. At Aichi EXPO on 2005, eight improved buses were operated as shuttle bus among the exhibition area. Now, three FCHV-BUS are being operated as ramp buses and city bus at the Centlrair air port area. Many passenger replied the favorite impressions such as silent, smooth-acceleration and no smell.
