Solaris to supply hydrogen buses to Sweden
By Jim Gibbins - 1st December 2020
Poland / Sweden – Solaris Bus & Coach of Bolechowo, Poland has confirmed its first order for two Urbino 12 hydrogen buses from Sweden: The buses have been bought by TransDev and will be operated on services in and around Sandviken from autumn 2021 by Transdev Sverige AB.
The Urbino 12 hydrogen buses employ power generated by 70kW fuel cell. They will be driven by an axle with electric motors and equipped with Solaris High Power batteries acting as an additional electric power storage facility. The hydrogen is stored in gaseous form in five tanks, mounted on the bus roof, boasting a total capacity of 1,560-litres. The ordered vehicles can accommodate 85 people. Passengers will be able to board through doors arranged in a 2-2-0 layout. Air conditioning, CCTV cameras, and a modern passenger information system will ensure the safety of travellers. Passengers will be able to recharge their mobile phones using USB ports and use wireless Internet on board. A wheelchair bay is also incorporated.
