Hythane is a proprietary alternative fuel developed by Eden. It is a blend of 20% hydrogen and 80% natural gas.
Eden said that the Hythane-fueled shuttles are expected to reduce nitrous oxides by 56%, non-methane hydrocarbons by 30% and carbon dioxide by 40% over the existing versions. The Hythane model is also expected to outperform comparable natural gas shuttles by emitting 30% less hydrocarbons and 20% less carbon dioxide.
The award represents half of a special Bay Area Air Quality Management District grant set aside for advanced technology demonstration programs. The company said that the grant will facilitate the replacement of existing gasoline-powered and diesel-powered parking lot, hotel and airline crew airport shuttles with Hythane versions.
John Nadeau, Hythane Company’s west cost manager, said: Hythane Company is excited to assist San Francisco International Airport in being a leader in reducing emissions in the airport arena.
