SunLine Transit Agency and HyRadix(R) Celebrate First U.S. Retail
Hydrogen Facility
Publication Date:03-November-2006
09:30 AM US Eastern Timezone
Source:FuelCellWorks
DES PLAINES, Ill. & THOUSAND PALMS, Calif.--HyRadix Inc., the leading
provider of on-site hydrogen generation systems and supply solutions,
and SunLine Transit Agency, the nation's leader in clean-fuel public
transit celebrated on Thursday the successful installation and
commercial operation of the first, large-scale hydrogen facility in the
United States using commercialized technology and available for
third-party refueling purposes. The event was held at SunLine's
facility in Thousand Palms, California and was attended by dignitaries,
media and interested business parties. "This is a celebration of
research to reality and realizing the potential of hydrogen as a
genuine alternative fuel," said Mikel Oglesby, SunLine General Manager.
"Our partnership with HyRadix serves as a shining example of what can
be achieved with government support for technology research in
developing a feasible energy solution for our country."
The relationship between SunLine and HyRadix began with the
installation of a prototype HyRadix Adeo(TM) hydrogen fuel generator in
2004, which was funded through the U.S. Department of Energy and the
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Based on the
success of the project, HyRadix was awarded a contract this summer to
install a commercial Adeo hydrogen fuel generator to support future
plans for the expansion of SunLine's hydrogen fleet. The new system was
installed in August.
"We are pleased with the progress HyRadix and SunLine have made over
the last 3 years to bring hydrogen fuel as a viable and available
energy source to the Coachella Valley region and the state of
California," said HyRadix CEO and President Robert L. Gray, Jr.
"HyRadix is proud to be involved with innovative and forward thinking
organizations that are paving the path to a global hydrogen economy."
Other highlights of the event included remarks by Riverside County 4th
District Supervisor Roy Wilson, who also serves as Vice Chairman of the
SCAQMD Governing Board and is a member of the SunLine board of
directors.
"This is a day that demonstrates research to reality," said Wilson.
"And the SCAQMD is pleased to be a part of this celebration."
Catherine Dunwoody, Executive Director of the California Fuel Cell
Partnership, also attended the event in support of SunLine and HyRadix.
"Today we celebrate a commercial success - the HyRadix Adeo reformer
producing hydrogen fuel every day right here at SunLine," said
Dunwoody. "Congratulations to SunLine, HyRadix and all of the project
partners for achieving this important milestone on the path to the
hydrogen fuel cell future."
About HyRadix
HyRadix is the leader in providing proven, on-site hydrogen generation
systems and supply solutions. Based in Chicago, HyRadix serves the
global market by providing dependable hydrogen solutions for industrial
and consumer manufacturing processes and transportation refueling
applications. Through its proprietary technology, HyRadix is meeting
the rapidly growing global demand for lower-cost hydrogen. For more
information, visit http://www.HyRadix.com .
About SunLine Transit Agency
Established in 1977 and based in Thousand Palms, CA, SunLine Transit
Agency has emerged as one of the nation's leaders in embracing and
promoting the use of clean-fuel for public transit. From 2000 to the
present, SunLine has demonstrated three versions of heavy-duty hydrogen
hybrid fuel cell buses with great success. In April 2000, SunLine
launched its hydrogen generation facility, a first for a public transit
agency. The facility has produced hydrogen by reforming natural gas and
converting solar and wind energy through electrolysis. SunLine Transit
Agency delivers more than 28 million passenger miles per year, with 647
bus stops throughout a service area of 1,120 square miles. SunLine's
entire fleet consists of alternate fueled vehicles, using compressed
natural gas, as well as a state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cell electric
bus. For more information call (760) 343-3456 or visit
http://www.sunline.org .
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