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Fueling nozzle

by Christine & Scott Gable
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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle hydrogen filling port

The fueling valve clamps on with a spring-loaded quick-connect. Under ideal conditions, pressurized hydrogen flows into the carbon fiber fuel tanks at 700 BAR (10,000 PSI). Yeah, that's some seriously high pressure. Note the hydrogen tag on the fuel door.

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

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