Clean Air Now (CAN)

Contract Number
94049
MSRC Award
$250,000.00
Project Background

Contractor demonstrated the feasibility and practical applicability of using existing technology in converting three light duty vehicles from burning fossil fuels to hydrogen. Two of the three vehicles were provided to Clean Air Now and one to the City of West Hollywood for the purpose of public education, demonstration, promotion, and air pollution mitigation. An on-site partial/maximum-fill hydrogen fast-fill fueling station was provided by Praxair, Inc. at the Xerox El Segundo site.

Emission Tons CO Annual
0.00
Emission Tons CO Total
0.00
Emission Tons NOX Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Total
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Annual
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Total
0.00
Project Cost Description

758012.00

Project Implementation

The conversion site was in El Segundo, California. The two cars retained by Clean Air Now were driven throughout the Los Angeles Basin for education and demonstration purposes. The one vehicle provided to the City of West Hollywood was operated primarily within the city, again as a demonstration vehicle. The areas benefited extend throughout southern Los Angeles County.

Project Results Description

Estimated emission reductions: 99%+ cleaner than burning fossil fuel.

Project Status Description

Conversion details, fueling site documentation, and procedures for qualification for meeting the ETEC/Rocketdyne specifications for safety.

Project Year
1997
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$758,012.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Project Category
Contractor Address
660 Venice Blvd., #112
Contractor Agency
Clean Air Now
Contractor City
Venice
Contractor Contact
Paul Staples
Contractor Country
United States of America
Contractor State
CA
Contractor Phone
Contractor ID
94049
Contractor Zip
90291
Co Participants
W. Hoagland & Assoc., Touchstone Technology, Rockwell-Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC), Kevin McSpadden, Hall & Vernazza, Mutual Propane, Xerox Project Management, Praxair, Hamilton Standard, Electrolyzer Corporation and Advanced Machining Dynamics.
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No