Initial findings from trials of a hydrogen-powered van by Wales and West Utilities (WWU) show no decrease in performance or range when operating in colder temperatures.
Data collected from onboard telematics, over a combined distance of 1,029 km, reveal the First Hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) has been operating for between six-seven hours per day in temperatures of between 2°C and 17°C, without impacting range.
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) can suffer with battery degradation in cooler or hotter climates.
Such variation in range makes it challenging for fleet operators to effectively deploy BEVs in certain duty cycles, says First Hydrogen.
Stephen Offley, transport manager at Wales and West Utilities, said: “We are impressed with the performance of First Hydrogen’s FCEV and the trials are giving us a real insight into the benefits and potential use of hydrogen vehicles in our fleet.
“For fleet managers it…
