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Air Products to power Ohio’s newest fuel cell buses

Industrial gas firm Air Products has installed a hydrogen fuelling station to power Ohio’s newest fuel cell fleet, which is operated by Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA).



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Author: PetrolPlaza Correspondent Daniel Infante Tuaño

The 350-bar hydrogen filling station constructed at SARTA's headquarters on Gateway Boulevard in Canton is equipped with a 9,000 gallon hydrogen tank and hydrogen compression and storage technologies, and will get its liquid hydrogen supply from Air Products’ hydrogen production facility in Sarnia, Ontario (Canada).

SARTA will begin fuelling buses next month and plans to grow its fleet to 10 buses over the next two years, according to a company release.

“We want to be at the forefront of commercializing this technology because transit systems, businesses and private citizens will begin to utilize fuel cell-powered vehicles featuring components and technology developed and manufactured in Stark County,” said Kirt Conrad, executive director at SARTA.

Brian O’Neil, business development manager at Air Products, commended SARTA for its efforts to tap eco-friendly mode of transportation.

“Air Products is excited to continue its successful involvement and leadership position in hydrogen fuelling for mass transit, which is helping to reduce the impact of public transportation on the environment,” added O’Neil.

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