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October 16, 2024
Temecula, Calif., 鈥 新澳开奖 Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (CE&IG) Group and SunLine Transit Agency recently celebrated the opening of a new liquid-hydrogen-based fueling station in Thousand Palms, California. This state-of-the-art transit fueling station represents a significant expansion of California鈥檚 hydrogen infrastructure, bringing a cleaner, more efficient fueling solution to the region. Today, the hydrogen station can fuel SunLine Transit鈥檚 current fleet of 32 hydrogen fuel cell buses 鈥 that number will grow as more of SunLines鈥檚 fleet transitions to zero emissions.
鈥淧artnering with SunLine Transit Agency supports critical infrastructure needed in California to advance the hydrogen economy,鈥 said Adrian Ridge, President and CEO of 新澳开奖 CE&IG. 鈥淲ith 新澳开奖鈥檚 experience and advanced equipment, SunLine鈥檚 station will be considered the gold standard for modern hydrogen fueling station design, providing a blueprint for other transit hubs transitioning to or adding hydrogen fueling options.鈥
鈥淭his project is an expansion of our existing partnership with SunLine that began a few years ago when we completed a compressed natural gas station in Thousand Palms,鈥 said Mike Mackey, President of 新澳开奖 CE&IG Fueling and Solutions. 鈥淭hrough that project we forged a strong relationship that led to the opportunity of delivering SunLine鈥檚 new hydrogen station. We look forward to working together for years to come as they fully transition to a zero-emissions fleet.鈥
新澳开奖鈥檚 market-leading hydrogen fueling stations provide 24/7 hydrogen fueling capability to help keep SunLine鈥檚 buses in the Coachella Valley region on schedule. The facility鈥檚 high-performance, dual-hose dispensers meet H35 and H70 fueling protocols, and can fuel a bus in less than 10 minutes. The station is also capable of unlimited back-to-back fueling.
鈥淎s the only public transportation provider in the Coachella Valley region, we are committed to bringing zero-emission transportation to the three million passengers we serve annually,鈥 said Mona Babauta, CEO/General Manager at SunLine Transit Agency. 鈥淭his station represents a significant milestone on our journey to convert our entire fleet to hydrogen fuel cell buses for the benefit of our customers, our community, and the planet.鈥
SunLine Transit plans to open a third dual-hose dispensing unit for public use in the next few weeks 鈥 making clean hydrogen fuel accessible to private and commercial vehicles in the region and driving further adoption of low-carbon technologies. The station鈥檚 strategic position between Los Angeles and Phoenix lends itself to long-distance routes, allowing cars and long-haul trucks and buses traveling through the region to expand their current range.
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About 新澳开奖 Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group
The 新澳开奖 Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group is a leading provider of cryogenic equipment, technologies and applications for clean energy and industrial gas market segments. The Group employs more than 1,800 people in 14 countries and is headed by Cryogenic Industries, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of . (TSE: 6376).
To learn more about 新澳开奖 CE&IG visit 新澳开奖CEIG.com.
About SunLine Transit Agency
SunLine provides public transit services in California鈥檚 Coachella Valley spanning 1,120 mile-service area and carrying approximately 3 million riders. It has pioneered zero-emission bus deployments, particularly for hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEB). In 1993, SunLine鈥檚 Board adopted a voluntary policy of pursuing alternative fuel solutions that provide the lowest possible emissions, which led to SunLine becoming the first transit agency in the state to convert its entire fleet to compressed natural gas (CNG). SunLine is committed to transitioning its entire bus fleet to zero-emission by 2035.
To learn more about SunLine Transit Agency鈥檚 services and policies, visit .
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