A hydrogen-powered rescue truck has just broken a world record, and it only ejects water

Hydrogen powered trucks are making waves in the world of clean transportation, and the H2Rescue truck just set a new Guinness World Record to prove it.

This impressive vehicle, developed by Cummins Accelera in collaboration with the US Department of Energy and the Department of Defense, has traveled an incredible 2,806 miles on a single tank of hydrogen.

A trip that breaks records

The H2Rescue truck has started record trip to Californiacarrying 386 pounds of hydrogen fuel. Throughout the trip, he navigated rush hour traffic, maintained speeds between 50 and 55 mph and operated in temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

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The truck’s performance was closely monitored by a Guinness World Records judge, who ensured the integrity of the test by sealing the hydrogen tank before departure.

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Impressive technology

The H2Rescue truck is powered by Cummins Accelera fuel cell engine and a 250 kilowatt traction motor. During his record-breaking run, he consumed 370 pounds of hydrogen, demonstrating the effectiveness of hydrogen fuel cell technology. The most memorable aspect of this trip? The truck emitted absolutely nothing but water vapor from the exhaust pipe.

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Impact on the environment

By using hydrogen instead of gasoline, the H2Rescue truck saved a whopping 664 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions compared to a conventional truck of the same size covering the same distance. This shows the potential of hydrogen-powered vehicles in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change.

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More than breaking records

The H2Rescue truck is not just about setting records. It is designed for real-world emergency response scenarios. The vehicle can provide 25 kilowatts of power from its fuel cells for up to 72 hours without refueling, which is enough to power multiple FEMA trailers during critical emergency operations.

Weighing in at 33,000 pounds, the truck is ruggedly built to transport essential supplies directly to disaster areas where infrastructure may be compromised. As an additional innovative feature, the truck produces about a gallon of water per hour as a byproduct, which, while not a huge source of water, is a small but intriguing potential benefit in emergency situations where resources can be scarce.

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The bigger picture

DOE estimates that replacing traditional emergency vehicles with H2Rescue trucks could save about 1,825 gallons of gasoline per year and reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2.8 tons. This demonstrates the significant potential of hydrogen fuel cell technology in heavy-duty transport and emergency applications.

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As we look to the future, hydrogen trucks like the H2Rescue are paving the way for cleaner, more efficient transportation. With zero carbon emissions and impressive range capabilities, they are proving to be a viable alternative to traditional fossil fuel vehicles, especially in sectors where decarbonisation is challenging.

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