What is the difference between hybrid and pure fuel cell technology?
In a pure fuel cell vehicle, the fuel cell alone provides power to operate the vehicle. Hybridizing fuel cell vehicles with electrical energy storage (batteries, ultra capacitors) can have several benefits – for example, enhancing fuel economy and capturing regenerative braking energy. Hybrid technology is already in use with automobiles using gasoline and electricity. BC Transit has been operating hybrid buses that use diesel and electricity since 2005.
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