The Central Bohemian region near Prague in the Czech Republic is set to pioneer the use of hydrogen-powered buses, with Solaris leading the initiative. These buses will operate in hilly terrains near Mníšek pod Brdy and will be refueled with hydrogen generated from 100% green electricity provided by the Vrané nad Vltavou hydroelectric power plant. The Urbino 12 hydrogen bus by Solaris boasts a 70 kW fuel cell, offering a range of up to 350 kilometers, along with 60 kWh batteries for additional power during acceleration and energy recovery from braking. Governor Petra Pecková expressed pride in the region being the first in the country to embrace a significant hydrogen project in transport, emphasizing their commitment to exploring emission-free transport solutions. Solaris Czech's Managing Director, Roman Zdráhal, highlighted the company's partnership in this eco-friendly transition and its contribution to the evolving hydrogen technology landscape. With a surge in demand, Solaris has accumulated 700 orders for its hydrogen buses and secured additional orders from cities in Germany and France, further solidifying the growing popularity of hydrogen-fueled public transportation.