In an effort to reduce the dependence on petroleum, the U.S. Army, Pacific, has unveiled a fleet of 16 General Motors’ hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and the first batch was shown yesterday in Hawaii.
"The Army continues to investigate technologies and partnerships that give the United States a decisive advantage," said Lt. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, commanding general of U.S. Army, Pacific. "These fuel cell vehicles will help move the U.S. Army in the Pacific toward a sustainable path that reduces energy security challenges and strengthens our energy independence."
“Operating these vehicles will provide the military with the necessary data and experience to determine future applications of fuel cell technology,” said Charles Freese, GM executive director of Global Fuel Cell Activities.
The vehicles are part of the Hawaii Hydrogen Initiative, a partnership of 13 agencies, companies and universities that aims to reduce petroleum imports by having more vehicles run on hydrogen.
As a small reminder, the Chevrolet Equinox hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, the zero-emission vehicles, were first revealed in 2006. The cars can travel up to 200 miles on a single charge and refuel in five minutes.
