Methods for utilizing the electrical and non electrical outputs of fuel cell powered vehicles

A method of generating, transmitting, and distributing electric power from a plurality of vehicle to the catenary system of the train, comprising the steps of:

• a) providing a generation system including a plurality of fuel cell powered vehicles for generating electricity;
• b) providing means for connecting said vehicles electrically to said catenary system;
• c) providing an electric transmission and distribution system being said catenary, and
• d) connecting said catenary system to a load or a conventional electric utility.

A method of generating, transmitting, and distributing electric power from a plurality of vehicles in a parking lot to a load, comprising the steps of:

• a) providing a generation system including a plurality of fuel cell powered vehicles for generating electricity;
• b) connecting said vehicles electrically to a transmission and distribution system;
• c) providing an electric transmission and distribution system being the electric connections between the vehicles and electric receptacles in said parking lot;
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• d) connecting said parking lot electric system to a load or a conventional electric utility.

Apparatus for the widespread production and distribution of electricity by a plurality of vehicles connected to a utility grid, comprising:

• a) a plurality of fuel cell powered vehicles in a parking lot generating electricity;
• b) means for connecting said vehicles into a vehicle network at said parking lot;
• c) electric lines for transferring electricity from said vehicle network to the utility grid;
• d) a plurality of parking lots;
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• e) means for connecting the electrical output from said vehicle networks of said plurality of parking lots and transferring said electrical output to said utility grid.