Tag: Hydrogen Buses

Weser-Ems-Bus Adds Six Hydrogen Buses to Fleet
11Dec By S.MartinezNo Comments
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Weser-Ems-Bus Adds Six Hydrogen Buses to Fleet

The public transport operator Weser-Ems-Bus is excited to introduce six new hydrogen buses that will start operating in the Friesland district. This marks a significant step towards cleaner transportation.Key TakeawaysSix H2.City Gold buses from CaetanoBus join Weser-Ems-Bus fleetBuses will initially be refueled at a mobile hydrogen station in Jever, with plans for an official public station by 2026The new vehicles offer up to 590 kilometers of range and are part of the larger DB Regio Bus initiative from Deutsche BahnStarting this year, these hydrogen buses will serve passengers in Friesland. The six H2.City Gold models come equipped with Toyota fuel cells that power their electric motors.The buses can travel up to 590 kilometers on a single tank of hydrogen and are designed for optimal e...
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Ottawa’s Transit Dilemma: Hydrogen or Electric Buses?
26Nov By S.MartinezNo Comments
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Ottawa’s Transit Dilemma: Hydrogen or Electric Buses?

Ottawa is at a crossroads as it debates the future of its public transit system, with aging buses and tight budgets forcing tough decisions. The city’s OC Transpo currently operates around 30 battery electric buses amidst a fleet dominated by diesel vehicles. As these older models reach the end of their service lives, the question arises: should Ottawa invest in hydrogen fuel cell technology or stick to battery electrics?The debate isn't just about which type of bus is better; it's also about reliability and cost-effectiveness. Michael Barnard, who recently attended a Transit Commission meeting, noticed that some councillors were still considering hydrogen buses despite the challenges seen elsewhere in Canada. Councillor Lo’s draft amendment even hinted at reopening the door to hydrogen te...
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Polish Cities Overlook Efficiency for Hydrogen Buses in EU Funded Projects
22Nov By AGN EditorNo Comments
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Polish Cities Overlook Efficiency for Hydrogen Buses in EU Funded Projects

Warsaw's Municipal Transport Authority (MZA) has recently added 50 electric buses from Solaris to its fleet, making it one of the cities with the largest electric bus fleets in Europe. However, a closer look at recent projects reveals that many Polish municipalities are failing to adhere to EU guidelines when selecting zero-emission vehicles. A comparative review of eight municipal projects across Poland under the EU-funded Green Public Transport (ZTP) program shows a significant oversight: only one out of the eight cities made any energy or cost-efficiency comparison between battery-electric buses (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel-cell buses (FCEVs). Despite EU law mandating that all projects must prioritize Energy Efficiency First, this principle seems to have been ignored. Starting in 2021 with ...
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