Solaris Secures Contract for 4 Hydrogen Buses in Northern France
Key Ideas
- Solaris will deliver four 12-meter Urbino hydrogen buses to Artois Mobilités in early 2025 for the TADAO transport network in northern France.
- The buses will feature fuel cells with a total power of 70 kW, traction batteries for peak electricity demand, air conditioning with a heat pump, and the eSConnect monitoring system.
- Director of Solaris France highlighted the benefits of hydrogen buses, such as emission-free operation, long ranges, fast refueling, fleet management flexibility, and a quiet ride.
- Solaris has a presence in various cities with hydrogen buses, including Barcelona, Bratislava, Frankfurt, Madrid, Poznan, and Venice, showcasing its commitment to sustainable public transport.
Solaris has won a contract to supply four Solaris Urbino hydrogen buses to Artois Mobilités in northern France for the TADAO transport network, set for delivery in early 2025. The agreement was reached following a tender process where Solaris' offer was chosen by Artois Mobilités in partnership with Transdev Group and CATP. The buses will incorporate fuel cells with 70 kW power, traction batteries, air conditioning with a heat pump, and the eSConnect monitoring system. These vehicles will comply with GSR2 standards and feature blind-spot detection systems. The Director of Solaris France praised the decision to opt for hydrogen buses, emphasizing their emission-free operation, long ranges, quick refueling, fleet management flexibility, and quiet operation. This order further solidifies Solaris' presence in sustainable transportation, with over 220 hydrogen buses already operating in cities like Barcelona, Frankfurt, and Venice.
Topics
Fuel Cells
Fuel Cell Technology
Public Transport
Sustainable Transportation
Bus Manufacturing
French Market
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