Report on hydrogen fuel cells for Halifax transit

Rolling stock manufacturer

Long-distance bus and train operator

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

A clean, alternative energy source that has the potential to be available on a massive scale.

Europe

Japan

Germany

World's first hydrogen-powered low-floor passenger train. Zero-emission train that uses hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity, producing only steam and water. Can carry up to 300 passengers and travel up to 500 miles daily.