Revolutionizing Last-Mile Deliveries: First Hydrogen's FCEV Triumphs with Amazon
Key Ideas
  • First Hydrogen's hydrogen-powered FCEV successfully completed a trial with Amazon in London, UK, covering 535 km and delivering 3,462 packages with excellent performance.
  • The collaboration with Amazon involved data analysis of the FCEV's performance under real-world conditions, leading to insights for further range improvement and energy efficiency.
  • Innovations such as predictive software, pedal controller tuning, and a new operation mode will be implemented based on trial data to optimize the FCEV's efficiency and delivery performance.
First Hydrogen Corporation has achieved a significant milestone as its hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicle (FCEV) successfully completed a trial with Amazon in London, UK. The FCEV covered 535 km and delivered 3,462 packages with 1,547 stops, receiving positive feedback for its performance during the 8-10 hour shifts. Amazon's Data Science team analyzed telematics data daily to evaluate the FCEV's performance, aiming to optimize energy efficiency and recovery. Based on the data, improvements are planned to enhance the FCEV's range and efficiency, with engineers targeting a projected range exceeding 450 km before refueling. The trial highlighted the importance of driver behavior in influencing energy consumption and efficiency. First Hydrogen plans to expand its trials to Europe and North America, continuing to showcase its hydrogen-as-a-service model through partnerships. The company aims to maximize payload and performance by implementing design and predictive behavior improvements. The data collected during the trial will be utilized to develop predictive software, optimize pedal controller tuning, and introduce a new operating mode to reduce ancillary power consumption. These innovations will enhance the FCEV's efficiency, providing tailored driving settings for different scenarios and improving overall energy consumption. The successful trial signifies a step forward in revolutionizing last-mile deliveries with hydrogen technology, emphasizing the potential for hydrogen-powered vehicles in the logistics and transportation industry.
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