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Energy efficiency and vehicle emissions have been the primary emphasis in comparisons of conventional vehicles to battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles. Other basic aspects, however, also need to be evaluated between these technologies. One such aspect is the comparison between the vibrations that each system imposes to the vehicle, its operator and passengers. Comfort level, as well as operator fatigue, is increasingly being considered as a problem in on-road transit systems today. The problem is particularly critical considering applications such as long-haul trucking and public transportation systems, and increasing distances in daily commutes. It is widely understood that battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles provide a smoother ride than vehicles equipped with conventional internal combustion engines.