8/25/23 - Part 4 - Santa Cruz Metro Board of Directors Meeting
Santa Cruz County Transit and Transportation Agency Meetings... by Keith Bontrager
Episode notes
Board member questions and comments on Mr Levin and Mr Brandt's presentation.
Jamie Levin of CTE and Scott Brandt of ARCHES, several topics related to hydrogen buses and fuel cells are discussed. Key points include:
Tier One Initiative & Involvement of Santa Cruz: Jamie Levin clarifies that Santa Cruz's participation in the thousand bus initiative (Tier One) was due to their general manager's interest, not Scott Brandt's influence.
Safety of Hydrogen Fuel: Levin addresses concerns about hydrogen's safety, referencing the Hindenburg incident and explaining that hydrogen is safer than commonly perceived. He compares hydrogen with other fuels like CNG and diesel, emphasizing its relative safety and the successful deployment of hydrogen buses by AC Transit.
Hydrogen Production and Cost: Discussions revolve around the produ ...