• Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced its new relationship with Bloom Energy
• Hyatt Regency Greenwich will receive company’s first 500 kW fuel cell
• Fuel cell will provide up to 75 percent of hotel’s energy load, generating significant cost savings
• Hotel will reduce its carbon emissions by 40 percent by generating its own electricity on-site
• Hyatt’s investment in fuel cell technology reflects company’s 2020 goals to further its commitment to environmental stewardship
• Bloom Energy’s technology combines fuel with oxygen from the ambient air to produce electricity through a highly efficient electrochemical reaction without combustion
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• Standard vehicle features include the 360-Powerback home charging and power back-up unit that offers built-in bi-directional charge and discharge capability o Unit can turn vehicle into a power source for the home and grid
• Additional vehicle features include: o Low vehicle weight due to lightweight battery pack o Ability to reach 60 mph in 3.7 seconds
• Infotainment duties handled by Android-based Smartphone Application Managed Infotainment system that is compatible with Android Auto
• Includes apps and internet functions, such as finding charging station locations
• Initial sales will begin in Asia and Europe, and will later extend to the United