MPK Poznań Expands Hydrogen Fleet: Towards Sustainable Urban Mobility
Key Ideas
  • MPK Poznań signed a contract with Solaris Bus & Coach for the delivery of five new Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses, expanding the order by four additional vehicles, marking a significant step towards modern and eco-friendly mobility in Greater Poland.
  • The hydrogen buses equipped with state-of-the-art fuel cells ensure zero-emission transport and will contribute to increasing the share of zero-emission vehicles in MPK Poznań's fleet to over 30%.
  • The collaboration between Solaris and MPK Poznań dates back to 1996, with MPK continuously investing in environmentally friendly transport, including 25 hydrogen buses and recent orders for electric buses.
  • Hydrogen buses are gaining interest in the Polish market, with other cities like Konin, Lublin, and Wałbrzych also investing in this technology, further enhancing Solaris' zero-emission urban bus portfolio in Europe.
MPK Poznań in Poland has once again shown its commitment to hydrogen technology by ordering five new Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses from Solaris Bus & Coach, which was later expanded by four additional vehicles. This investment is aimed at enhancing eco-friendly and modern mobility in the capital of the Greater Poland region. The agreement with Solaris for a total of nine hydrogen buses signifies a strategic move towards sustainable transport solutions. The CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach highlighted the importance of Poznań's choice of hydrogen buses for green mobility. MPK Poznań's CEO emphasized the company's priority in fleet investment to improve public transport comfort and environmental protection. The introduction of these new hydrogen buses will increase the share of zero-emission vehicles in the fleet to over 30%. The collaboration between Solaris and MPK Poznań has been ongoing since 1996, with the operator already operating 25 hydrogen buses among its fleet of over 300 Solaris buses. The use of state-of-the-art fuel cells in the new hydrogen buses ensures zero emissions, contributing to a sustainable urban environment. Other cities in Poland, like Konin, Lublin, and Wałbrzych, are also embracing hydrogen technology, showcasing a growing interest in zero-emission transport solutions. Solaris' extensive range of zero-emission vehicles, including hydrogen, battery-electric, and trolleybuses, operates in 24 countries, making a significant impact on public transport systems.
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