Filed under: Emerging Technologies , EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , Hydrogen , Transportation Alternatives , USA Burbank Bus has announced that they will be trying out the world’s very first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell hybrid transit bus (say that fast 5 times), the Proterra HFC35, beginning this Spring. Now, we’ve had all-electric buses, turbine-powered hybrid buses and even a plug-in school buses gracing the pages of AutoblogGreen before, but we must admit that this is probably the first bus with this exact configuration. Such a unique drivetrain should receive an equally singular package to wrap it in and in that department the Proterra doesn’t disappoint. The compact 35 footer forgoes the traditional exterior sheet metal in favor of a molded composite shell that allows it to sport a modern look and keep its weight to a minimum. Using battery cells from Altairnano , the HFC35 is capable of completely recharging in six minutes with Proterra’s quick charge station to limit its hydrogen usage, but it can travel up to 250 miles before needing more hydrogen or electricity. Burbank will give it a grand unveiling this Spring before putting it to work on various routes. Hit the jump for all the press release details. Gallery: Proterra Plug-In Fuel Cell Bus [Source: Burbank Bus Via Green Car congress ] Continue reading Burbank getting world’s first plug-in hybrid fuel cell bus Burbank getting world’s first plug-in hybrid fuel cell bus originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments