The transport carrier in the city of Ústí nad Labem and Solaris Bus and Coach have concluded a framework agreement for the purchase of zero emission Urbino 12 hydrogen buses.
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This is the first contract for hydrogen buses in the Czech Republic, however, it is not the first collaboration between the bus maker and the city of Ústí nad Labem. Currently, 44 Solaris buses with different types of propulsion systems are deployed there in public transport.
The Urbino 12 hydrogen bus is the most technologically advanced vehicle made by the manufacturer. The hydrogen buses in question will be equipped with two 125 kW electric motors each, ultra modern packs of 70 kW fuel cells and five composite tanks for hydrogen storage with a total capacity of 1560 l.
Thanks to the technology applied in them, they will be capable of covering at least 350 km on a single refill. They will also feature a relatively small Solaris High Power traction battery whose role is to support the fuel cell in moments of increased demand for electric power.
In order to enhance passengers’ safety, the vehicles will boast a tyre pressure and temperature monitoring system. Moreover, the Urbino 12 hydrogen buses destined for the city of Ústí nad Labem will feature a passenger counting system, a system for visually impaired passengers, as well as USB charging sockets for each row of seats. They will also be equipped with air conditioning that uses a CO2 heat pump.
At present, Solaris has signed contracts for, and delivered, almost 100 Urbino 12 hydrogen buses to its clients. The company has concluded contracts and framework agreements with carriers from Austria, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Sweden and Italy. This group of countries has now been joined by the Czech Republic. ■
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