Following up on an earlier BoingBoing post about fuel-cell powered UPS trucks (Link), we present a roundup of links related to alternative energy vehicles submitted by BoingBoing readers from around the world.
Robert in Australia says, "Transperth has acquired 3 Daimler/Chrysler fuel-cell buses for trial. This trial is being done in conjuction with a number of European trials." Link
Paul says, "UPS has been using alternative fuel vehicles since the 1930's (electric vehicles in NYC). 95% of the company's Mexico City vehicles burn propane. The company's earned 26 environmental awards." Link
Max says, "[San Francisco Bay Area public transportation system] AC Transit has been running a fuel cell bus since June. It is very eerie when it glides silently by. Brakes still screech, of course." Link
Matt says, The Hysun 3000 is a hydrogen fuel-cell-powered recumbant bike that began a 3000km tour yesterday, from Berlin to Barcelona. The vehicle is projected to use 3kg of hydrogen — roughly equivalent to 1022 miles per gallon. Link to bike info, Link to tour diary, and Link to a good image.
Peter says, "Honda's hydrogen scooter might be the seed that grows a third world hydrogen fuel infrastructure for future cars and trucks." Link.
And Tim emails, "This site says that 'RunAbout Cycles go twenty miles an hour, as regulated by a new federally mandated classification for electric bicycles and tricycles. They have a forty mile range on motor alone, and the more you pedal, the further and faster you can go.' Available early 2005." Link
Brad says, "I have a friend in London who has spotted many fuel cell buses and has some pictures of them in use here: Link."
