(1888 PressRelease) New York City looks to curb carbon emissions with the hydrogen powered bus.
“The world is moving towards energy efficient transportation with fewer emissions”, says Mike Tornabe, head of the Logan Bus Company. Hydrogen powered buses are definitely a step in this direction since they are energy efficient and very clean because the only emission they give out is water. Even though this innovation is very good, it has a draw back in the sense that the cost of manufacture is very high. This makes it impractical when it comes to using it in the near future.
The latest hydrogen bus, which costs between one and two million dollars, has really been improved on when you compare it to older versions of the same. The ones that came before had relied heavily on ICE (Internal Combustion Engines) and were therefore producing both water and heat as their by-products. The thing with buses of the future is that they will have to take climate change into consideration.
Anyone producing a bus that does not help the environment, or at least does not hurt it, will find themselves struggling to make the sale. People want transportation that is more environmental friendly.
Hybrid cars, such as the famous Prius use and indeed rely on regenerative breaking. This means that when the car brakes, the motor becomes a generator and provides the car with some extra power. This new bus works in the very same way. This is a great way to provide extra power to the engine.
This new hybrid bus has been developed by Hydrogenics Corporation out of California. They were assisted by various companies as well as the provincial and federal government. Even though it has wonderful benefits, it will not likely be on the road any time soon. The cost challenge means that purchasing a whole fleet of hydrogen buses is a challenge. However, as innovators continue to work and find more cost effective materials to make the buses cheaper, they will definitely be part of the future.
Not only will they work well for the public transport system, but they will also be ideal for the school transportation system as well. There are thousands of buses picking and dropping kids on a daily basis. If they can be energy efficient as well that will be ideal.
About Mike Tornabe & Logan Bus Company:
Mike Tornabe has been with Logan Bus Company & Affiliates for the last 13 years. When he came on board, the company only had 700 contracted school routes. Over time, he has grown that number to 2,000 contracted routes with the New York City Department of Education. The hydrogen powered bus is of particular interest to him because he is a keen supporter of pollution reduction.
Mike Tornabe is an inventor and holder of a few patents, who has always been on the right side of entrepreneurial success. As an inventor, Michael Tornabe is a keen follower of what is happening with the future of transportation and mobility. Prior to Logan, Mike founded a successful Roofing business out of Long Island, New York.
While a businessman by every sense of the word, Mike would rather be “under the bus”, than above it! Michael Tornabe is an avid car lover at heart. He loves American muscle cars, and despite his busy work schedule, still finds the time to tinker under the hood of his cars. This is a testament to Mr. Mike Tornabe’s excellent expertise when dealing with school bus. Logan’s bus fleet is one of the top of the line bus fleets.
Mike Tornabe is a frequent supporter of various charities, such as the Queens Boys and Girls Club, Wounded Warriors, the NYPD, FDNY, NY State Troopers. Mike Tornabe understands the importance of our men and women on duty, and how important it is for them to protect our children so that they can continue to get the education they deserve. Learn more at http://www.loganbuscompany.com