Nikkiso, SunLine Transit Agency open new hydrogen station in California
The station’s dual-hose dispensers meet H35 and H70 fueling protocols, and are capable of fueling a bus in less than 10 minutes.
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group and SunLine Transit Agency recently celebrated the opening of a new liquid-hydrogen-based fueling station in Thousand Palms, California.
This transit fueling station represents a significant expansion of California’s hydrogen infrastructure, bringing a cleaner, more efficient fueling solution to the region. The location can fuel SunLine Transit’s current fleet of 32 hydrogen fuel cell buses — a number that is set to grow as the fleet transitions to zero emissions.
“With Nikkiso’s experience and advanced equipment, SunLine’s 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,” said Adrian Ridge, President and CEO of Nikkiso CE&IG.
The facility’s high-performance, dual-hose dispensers meet H35 and H70 fueling protocols, and can fuel a bus in less than 10 minutes.
SunLine Transit plans to open a third dual-hose dispensing unit for public use in the next few weeks. The station’s strategic position between Los Angeles and Phoenix lends itself to long-distance routes.
