Ford runs ultra clean hydrogen powered buses in Las Vegas

Our Corporate Bureau
14 August 2007

Ford Motor Co is putting two hydrogen-fueled Ford E-450 buses to Las Vegas city's fleet, enabling it to be the first city in the western United States to operate ultra clean non-polluting vehicles.

Mayor Oscar B Goodman will mark the occasion at the West Vehicle Service Center, the city's station that provides fuel for all vehicles powered by internal combustion engines that are fueled exclusively with hydrogen.

"These buses represent part of Ford Motor Company's strategy to deliver transportation solutions that emit less CO₂ and reduce our dependence on oil," said Sue Cischke, Ford senior vice president, in charge of the company's sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "We are pleased to partner with the city of Las Vegas to place these buses into service so that Las Vegas residents and all its visitors will be able to experience this unique form of clean transportation."

"These new buses are another example of the city's continuing commitment to using innovative alternative fuels," Mayor Goodman said. "The city will continue to be a leader when it comes to finding new ways to be environmentally friendly through conservation and cutting edge technology."

Sen. Harry Reid helped to secure the federal grant allowing the city to lease the energy-saving buses.