Quantum Delivers Hydrogen Hybrids

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has delivered five hydrogen-fueled Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles to the City of Santa Ana, California. These hydrogen fueled internal combustion engine hybrids are designed to stimulate demand for hydrogen, speed the development of a hydrogen infrastructure and function as a bridge vehicle technology to hydrogen fuel cells.

The complete hydrogen internal combustion engine fuel system, including both the injection system and hydrogen storage system, was developed by Quantum at its Advanced Vehicle Concept Center in Lake Forest, CA. Included in the fuel systems are the company’s patented fuel injectors, fuel rails, electronic control system and software, hydrogen storage, and an optimized turbocharger. In addition to performing in specified starting conditions and meeting certain drivability specifications, the vehicles have been designed and tested to achieve SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle) emissions standards.