Lessons learned in the deployment of alternative fueled vehicles

Lessons Learned in the Deployment of Alternative Fueled Vehicles... 

The United States (U.S.) is in the process of embracing the hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicle as the answer to the nation s transportation needs, at least for the second half of the twenty-first century, and perhaps before then as well. The scientific, engineering, social, consumer acceptance, economic, and policy hurdles that must be overcome to enable this technology to succeed are unprecedented. This chapter analyzes past deployments of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) by DaimlerChrysler Corporation to reveal the lessons learned so that potential stumbling blocks or inconsistent policies can be avoided in the deployment of hydrogen powered cars and light duty trucks. 

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