Refueling Station

Production + Implementation

Socios

University of São Paulo (USP), Fundación São Paulo de Pesquisa (FAPSEP)

Launch

2023

Location

São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Federative Republic of Brazil

Scale

Pilot

Loading Speed

4.5 kg of H2/h

Investment

80.5 MUSD

Project Description

The project consists in obtaining hydrogen from ethanol, due to it’s larger presence in the country and ease of transport.

The process of producing hydrogen from ethanol releases CO2 gas, so a carbon capture system is implemented.

Application

Implementation in 3 intercity FCEV buses.

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Last update: March 2025.