A second hydrogen refuelling station for fuel cell powered cars has been officially opened in Florida.

The station is located in Oviedo and forms part of the US Department of Energy's (DoE) programme to demonstrate the environmental benefits of alternative power sources.

The scheme has also seen Ford supply six hydrogen-powered vehicles to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with BP America providing hydrogen.

Ford's cars will be used by DEP representatives as part of their day-to-day work at Wekiwa Springs State Park and for inspections carried out by the DEP's Central Regulatory District.

Meanwhile, the remaining three cars will be used by employees of Progress Energy Florida.

Sheral Arbuckle of Ford's Research and Advanced Engineering Department, said: "The opening of this second station under the Ford-DOE Controlled Hydrogen Fleet and Infrastructure Demonstration and Validation Project represents another step forward for hydrogen as an alternative fuel.

"We have made much progress in hydrogen propulsion over the past 15 years and are pleased that our energy partner, BP, has continued their efforts in supporting this project with the much needed infrastructure to fuel our vehicle fleet," she said.

Florida's first hydrogen refuelling station opened in May in Orlando.

Source:

Ford And BP Open Second Hydrogen Station In Florida, 07/12/07
http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=54602

Florida Opens Its Second Hydrogen Fueling Station, 07/12/07
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/dec2007/2007-12-07-091.asp


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