Fuel Cells and Hydrogen News
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King County Metro Explores Use of Hydrogen Buses
King County Metro has stated it will begin exploring the possibility of adding up to four hydrogen fuel cell powered buses to its vehicle fl…
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Everfuel Opens First Hydrogen Bus Depot in Germany
Everfuel A/S has announced the opening of a brand new hydrogen refuelling station at the In-der-City-Bus (ICB) bus depot in Germany.
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Germany: Wrightbus to Supply 46 Hydrogen Buses in Cottbus
Wrightbus has secured an additional order in Germany to supply 46 hydrogen buses to Cottbusverkehr GmbH in the city of Cottbus.
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GILLIG to Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Transit Bus
GILLIG is introducing a hydrogen fuel cell electric bus powered by technology from BAE Systems and Ballard Power Systems.
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Ballard to Deliver 70 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines to Wrightbus
Ballard Power Systems has announced orders for 70 hydrogen fuel cell bus engines to be delivered to Wrightbus in 2024.
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9 Solaris Urbino 18 Articulated Hydrogen Buses Ordered for Frankfurt
In-der-City-Bus GmbH (ICB) has ordered 9 Solaris Urbino 18 articulated hydrogen buses for operation in Frankfurt am Main.
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SAFRA Tests HYCITY Hydrogen Bus in French Alps
SAFRA has tested its HYCITY hydrogen bus in the snowy Tarentaise Valley in partnership with HYmpulsion and Gaz Electricité de Grenoble (GEG)…
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Cologne Orders 20 Additional Hydrogen Buses from Solaris
Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH (RVK) has placed its fourth order of Solaris hydrogen-powered buses to operate in Cologne, Germany.
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Germany: Wrightbus to Supply Hydrogen Buses in Saarland
Wrightbus has received an order to supply 28 Kite Hydroliner single-decker hydrogen buses to Saarbahn GmbH in Saarland, Germany.
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Pioneering Zero-Emissions Transport: Hydrogen Buses in London
Wrightbus delves into the world of zero-emissions vehicles & explores the role of hydrogen buses in London's sustainable transportation land…
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Solaris to Supply 38 Hydrogen Buses for Barcelona
Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) has ordered 38 zero-emission Urbino hydrogen buses from Solaris.
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Germany: Solaris to Supply 18 Hydrogen Buses in Essen
German transport operator, Ruhrbahn GmbH has contracted Solaris to supply 19 hydrogen buses to Essen, Germany.
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Single Decker Hydrogen Vehicles Redefining Urban Transit
Single decker hydrogen vehicles offer a promising solution for cities looking to reduce emissions and enhance their public transportation.
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Ballard and NFI Sign Long-Term Supply Agreement for Fuel Cell Engines
Ballard Power Systems has signed a long-term supply agreement with NFI, along with an order to supply 100 fuel cell engines for buses.
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US: SamTrans to Order Up to 108 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses
In California. the San Mateo County Transit District has approved the purchase of up to 108 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses for SamTrans.
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Australia: Transit Systems to Deploy Victoria's First Hydrogen Buses
Transit Systems will soon deploy Victoria's first hydrogen buses around Melbourne, Australia as part of the state's zero-emission trial.
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Wrightbus to Supply Additional Hydrogen-Powered Buses in Germany
Northern Ireland-based manufacturer, Wrightbus has received a new order to supply 12 hydrogen-powered buses in Geilenkirchen, Germany.
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Busworld 2023 – Could We Have an Electric Bus World 2030?
Last week, the ZEB Conference at Busworld shed light on whether a zero-emission future is in sight for the bus and coach industries.
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Omnitrans Orders Zero-Emission NFI Buses with Dual-Sided Boarding
NFI has received new orders from California’s Omnitrans to deliver 22 New Flyer electric and hydrogen-powered 40-foot transit buses.
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Hydrogen Coaches to Deliver 1,000km Ranges in Europe
At Busworld, both Irizar and TEMSA presented hydrogen coaches that will deliver ranges of up to 1,000 kilometres on a single refuelling.
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IVECO Bus Launches E-WAY H2 Electric Bus at Busworld
At Busworld, IVECO Bus unveiled its new E-WAY H2 electric bus, which can be powered using plug-in battery charging and hydrogen refuelling.
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Malaysia: CRRC Launches First Hydrogen-Powered ART Bus
CRRC has announced that its first hydrogen-powered ‘autonomous rail rapid transit’ (ART) bus has commenced operation in Malaysia.
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Wrightbus to Supply Up to 150 Hydrogen Buses to Sizewell C
Wrightbus has signed an agreement with Sizewell C to supply up to 150 hydrogen buses for its nuclear power station construction site.
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Solaris to Deliver 90 Hydrogen Buses to Venice
Solaris has been awarded a contract to supply 90 hydrogen buses to Azienda Veneziana della Mobilita (AVM) in Venice, Italy.
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Italy: 130 Hydrogen Buses Ordered for Bologna and Ferrara
Bologna's municipal public transport operator, TPER has ordered 130 hydrogen buses from Solaris for use in Bologna and Ferrara, Italy.
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Solaris to Deliver 18 Urbino Hydrogen Buses to Cologne
Regionalverkehr Köln (RKV) has placed its third order for Solaris to deliver hydrogen buses to Cologne, Germany.
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RTC Launches Nevada's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has added two hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to its fleet.
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Solaris Orders 96 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines from Ballard
Ballard Power Systems has received multiple purchase orders from Solaris Bus & Coach to provide a total of 96 hydrogen fuel cell engines.
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Germany: Solaris to Deliver 25 Urbino Hydrogen Buses to Duisburg
Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG (DVG) has ordered 25 Urbino hydrogen buses from Solaris to operate in Duisburg, Germany.
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Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell Masters Alpine Challenge
An Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell bus was put through an alpine challenge during which it had to withstand extreme cold and steep ascents.
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Foton to Supply 3 Hydrogen Buses for Metro Tasmania
Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD) has been selected to supply three hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to Metro Tasmania.
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Go-Ahead Launches Fleet of Hydrogen Buses around Gatwick Airport
The Go-Ahead Group has launched a hydrogen bus fleet and refuelling station for services in and around Gatwick Airport.
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Zero-Emission Buses Showcased at UITP Global Public Transport Summit
Manufacturers are showcasing the latest buses at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Barcelona from 4-7 June.
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Foothill Transit Orders 19 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses from ENC
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Daimler Buses to Premiere Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell Bus
Daimler Buses will be premiering its electric eCitaro bus with a fuel cell range extender at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS).
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20 Publicly Owned Hydrogen Buses Enter Service in Liverpool
Liverpool City Region has launched 20 publicly-owned hydrogen buses to run between St Helens and Liverpool city centre.
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Italy: Consip Tender to Procure 500 Electric and Hydrogen Buses
Italian procurement company, Consip, has published a new tender for the supply of 500 electric and hydrogen buses.
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ZECT Report Outlines Requirements for Decarbonising Coach Travel
The Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT) has outlined requirements for maintaining affordable coach travel with zero-emission vehicles.
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US: SEPTA Orders 10 NFI Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has ordered 10 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, from NFI.
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Germany: DB Orders 60 Caetanobus Hydrogen Buses
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has signed a framework agreement with Portuguese manufacturer, Caetanobus for the supply of 60 hydrogen buses.
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Hydrogen, Electric, or Diesel? The Debate in Commercial Transport
Totalkare discusses everything you need to know about the future of sustainable fuel sources at a turning point in the transport industry.
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Wrightbus Plans Hydrogen Production Facility at Ballymena Factory
Wrightbus is partnering with Hygen Energy to deliver a 'green hydrogen' production facility at the bus manufacturer's Ballymena headquarters…
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UK Study Finds Zero-Tailpipe-Emission Buses Encourage Ridership
UK research carried out by ComRes for Go-Ahead Group has revealed that zero-emission buses could encourage more people onto public transport…
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Škoda H’CITY Hydrogen Bus to Start Operating in Prague
Following its presentation at InnoTrans 2022, Prague will be the first city to test Škoda's new H’CITY 12 hydrogen model.
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IMPACT Has a New Strategic Investor
FAMUR Group has acquired the majority share in leading Polish battery systems manufacturer, Impact Clean Power Technology.
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Germany: Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr Orders eCitaro Range Extender Buses
Daimler Buses has received an order from Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (rnv) for up to 75 Mercedes Benz eCitaro Range Extender articulated buses…
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Impact in Yet Another Hydrogen Project
Impact Clean Power Technology is once again involved in the development of a new hydrogen fuel cell system for heavy duty transportation.
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Škoda Unveils H'CITY 12 Hydrogen Bus at InnoTrans 2022
Škoda has unveiled its latest zero-emission bus, the H'CITY 12 hydrogen model at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin.
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Karsan Unveils e-ATA Hydrogen Bus
Karsan has unveiled its latest model, the e-ATA Hydrogen bus at IAA Transportation Expo in Hannover, Germany.
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NFI Unveils Xcelsior CHARGE FC Hydrogen Bus
NFI has unveiled its latest hydrogen fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE FC transit bus, which will be distributed by its New Flyer subsidiar…
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Zero-Emission Buses on Display at InnoTrans 2022
14 zero-emission buses will be on display at InnoTrans 2022, including the latest models from Solaris, Ebusco and Škoda.
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SoCalGas to Generate Hydrogen from RNG for SunLine Transit
SoCalGas has commenced construction on a system that generates hydrogen from RNG at SunLine Transit Agency in Thousand Palms, California.
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Germany: Transdev to Procure up to 460 Greener Buses
With government funding, Transdev has announced that it will procure up to 460 greener buses in Germany, including battery-powered ones.
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IVECO BUS Partners with HTWO on Hydrogen Buses
IVECO BUS has partnered with Hyundai Motor Group's HTWO to equip its future European hydrogen-powered buses with fuel cell systems.
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US: SamTrans Purchases 30 Zero-Emission Buses for San Mateo
SamTrans has purchased 20 battery-electric buses and 10 hydrogen-fuel cell buses to provide zero-emission transport in San Mateo County.
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Van Hool Launches New Range of Zero-Emission Public Buses
Belgian bus manufacturer, Van Hool has launched a new range of zero emission buses at the Euro Mobility Expo 2022.
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TMB Expands Hydrogen Bus Fleet in Barcelona
TMB has announced that an additional 7 hydrogen buses will start operations in Barcelona over the next month.
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Germany: Wrightbus to Supply Hydrogen Buses to Cologne
German Bus operator, RVK has contracted Wrightbus to supply up to 60 of its single deck hydrogen buses to Cologne over the next two years.
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BMDV Starts Second Funding Round For Clean Buses in Germany
BMDV has entered its second round of funding to support Germany's transition to operating zero-emission buses.
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The Issues and Challenges of Transport in Cities
COMECA GROUP discusses the issues and benefits of the electrification of public and private transport in cities.
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Volgren to Trial Wrightbus Hydrogen Powertrains in Australia
Wrightbus will supply hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technology for two zero-emission Volgren hydrogen buses.
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Comeca Middle East Will Be Attending Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit
Comeca Middle East will be participating in the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit event in Abu Dhabi, from 23rd to 25th of May.
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COMECA at HyVolution 2022 on May 11 & 12 in Paris
COMECA's teams will be at the HyVolution exhibition in Paris on May 11 & 12 to speak about their offer for hydrogen production.
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UK Government Announces £200 Million in Funding for Zero-Emission Buses
The UK government will provide 200 million GBP in funding to allow local operators to purchase zero-emission buses through the ZEBRA scheme.
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Solaris to Supply Five Hydrogen Buses in Palma de Mallorca
The Board of Directors of EMT Palma has selected Solaris to supply five hydrogen fuel cell electric buses for Mallorca's capital.
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SunLine Transit Launches Mobile Liquid Hydrogen Pump
SunLine Transit has installed a new liquid hydrogen pump that provides a mobile solution for charging the agency's fuel cell bus fleet.
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Council Formed in the US
The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Council formally launched in the US to promote hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses in public transit.
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CALSTART Reports 27% Growth in Zero-Emission Buses in US
CALSTART has published its annual inventory of zero-emission buses in the US, revealing an increase of 27% since 2020.
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e-Mobility for Heavy Commercial Vehicles: HyFleet Project Launched
In cooperation with Freudenberg, Flixbus and the climate NGO Atmosfair, ZF is participating in a project for fuel cell technology.
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Transport Scotland: £50 Million for Zero Emission Buses in 2021
The Scottish Government has launched the first £50 million phase of a new Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB).
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BAE Systems and Plug Power: Hydrogen-Powered Solutions for Buses
BAE Systems is collaborating with Plug Power, to offer hydrogen-based electric propulsion systems for transit bus fleets.
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Loop Energy: Fuel Cell Order for Transit Bus Fleet in Nanjing, China
Beijing IN-Power will integrate Loop Energy's proprietary eFlow® fuel cell modules into Skywell vehicles in Nanjing, China.
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Leclanché Develops 65 Ah Pouch Cell For Electric and Hybrid Buses
Leclanché SA has developed a new, high energy 65 Ah lithium-ion pouch cell to meet the demands of bus manufacturers seeking increased range.
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Ballard Announces Follow-on Orders From Wrightbus
Ballard Power Systems has announced that it has received follow-on purchase orders from Wrightbus, for a total of 50 fuel cell modules.
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Ballard Announces Orders for Fuel Cell Modules to Power Solaris Buses
Ballard Power Systems has announced purchase orders from Solaris, for 10 Ballard FCmove™ fuel cell modules to power 10 buses Europe.
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Ballard Wins Van Hool Follow-on Order For 10 Fuel Cell Modules
Ballard has won a contract with Van Hool to supply 10 fuel cell modules to power Van Hool A330 buses under the JIVE 2 funding programme.
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Toyota Strengthens Alliance with Caetanobus and Finlog
Toyota Caetano Portugal has become the direct shareholder of two Portuguese companies: CaetanoBus and Finlog, to promote hydrogen mobility.
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Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG Sign for New Fuel-Cell Joint Venture
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have signed a binding agreement for a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems…
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MAN Presents Zero-Emission Roadmap
MAN is bringing CO2-free mobility to the road with it's electric and hydrogen roadmap & entering into several partnerships for this purpose.
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Hydrogen Buses Coming to Birmingham Next Spring
The buses - which are made by Wrightbus - are the world's first zero-emission hydrogen fuel-cell double deckers.