The Project CHIC - Clean Hydrogen in European Cities will be the essential next step to ull commercialization of hydrogen powered fuel cell (H2FC) buses. The project will acilitate the integration of 26 fuel cell hydrogen busses in daily operations and bus routes n 5 cities across Europe. The key facts: 25 partners from around the world 5 cities 26 fuel cell buses 2 filling stations per city Demonstration phase 2010-2016 25.9 Mio. EUR funding 81.9 Mio. EUR costs at least 3 different bus manufacturers The CHIC project will: ntensively test the technology to generate learning for the final steps towards commercialisation in 5 European model regions by: Operating a minimum of 26 H2FC buses in medium sized fleets in normal city bus operation and Substantially enlarging hydrogen infrastructure Embed the substantial knowledge and experience gained from previous H2FC bus projects (CUTE & HyFLEET:CUTE). Accelerate the development of clean public transport systems in 14 new European Regions. Conduct a life cycle based sustainability assessment of the use of H2FC buses in public ransport, based on a triple bottom line approach considering environmental, economic and social aspects. Build a critical mass of public support for the benefits of 'green' hydrogen powered ransport, leading to increased visibility and political commitment across Europe. The project is based on a staged introduction and build-up of H2FC bus fleets and the supporting infrastructure across Europe. A phased approach will link experienced cities with new cities in partnerships, greatly facilitating the smooth introduction of the new systems now and into the future.
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