Why has GNHTD decided to base the vehicle on a 30’ transit bus as opposed to a standard 40’ transit bus?
This decision is based on several factors. First, GNHTD will operate these buses initially throughout the downtown New Haven area, and believes that a 30’ vehicle would provide greater mobility in this environment. Second, the high turnover in demand on a downtown circulator does not require full-size bus capacity. Finally, most fuel cell demonstration projects are on full-size buses or on smaller, auto or van sized vehicles. The 30’ bus will be a new addition to this blossoming industry and will allow for the use of a smaller fuel cell than a 40’ bus might require.
