Hydrogen buses have extremely low noise levels, and the only product of the chemical reaction that takes place in the hydrogen cell is water. The Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen is a zero-emission city bus powered by a hydrogen cell. This highly technologically advanced vehicle offers a range of up to 350 kilometers while maintaining all the advantages of an electric drive.
It only takes a few minutes to fully refuel the hydrogen bus, which will provide flexibility for transport operators. There are currently 200 hydrogen refueling stations in Europe, and another 100 are under preparation. Therefore, this technology is becoming more and more available. It is estimated that in 2030 hydrogen carriers will account for over 12% of all newly registered buses (data: ZeUS, 2017).
The expressive body line of the Urbino and its comfortable interior guarantee a modern and unique travel experience for drivers and passengers of modern metropolises. Most importantly, however, the hydrogen drive is completely zero-emission – the only product of the chemical reaction that takes place in the hydrogen cell of a hydrogen bus is water.
Hydrogen buses have all the advantages of an electric drive – i.e. emission-free, quiet and vibration-free driving – with an even greater range and extremely fast refueling. These vehicles will find usefulness especially in the areas of transport that require a large range and flexibility in operation.
It is worth emphasizing that hydrogen cells complement battery drives, not competing with them. The synergy of the development of all the pillars of electromobility will accelerate the transformation of public transport into zero-emission and will ensure effective decarbonisation of transport. This is the key to ensuring a favorable and safe urban space of the future.
The dynamics of changes in the area of the development of the hydrogen economy is truly impressive. This is clearly seen in the bus industry: in 2015, Solaris delivered the first hydrogen-powered articulated buses to a customer in Hamburg, then 10 trolleybuses with a hydrogen range extender in 2018, to present the first, innovative 12-meter hydrogen bus in 2019. Today, just a few years later, Solaris is already implementing orders for Urbino 12 hydrogen buses for carriers and representatives of local governments from Austria, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Sweden and Italy!
Pure benefits
The Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen is a zero-emission city bus powered by a hydrogen cell. This highly technologically advanced vehicle offers a range of up to 350 kilometers while maintaining all the advantages of an electric drive. The bus produces extremely low noise levels, and the only product of the chemical reaction that takes place in the hydrogen cell is water.
Available technology
It only takes a few minutes to fully refuel the hydrogen bus, which will provide flexibility for transport operators. There are currently 200 hydrogen refueling stations in Europe, and another 100 are under preparation. This technology is therefore becoming more and more available.
A new travel experience
All the advantages
Hydrogen buses have all the advantages of an electric drive – i.e. emission-free, quiet and vibration-free driving – with an even greater range and extremely fast refueling. These vehicles will find application especially in the areas of transport that require a large range and flexibility in operation.
