Project (ongoing): Fuel cell midibuses (Ruhr area, Germany)
Two low-floor fuel cell midibuses have been brought into regular public transport service by Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH.
Photo: Hydrogenics Corporation
Deployment of the midibuses is part of European project HYCHAIN MINI-TRANS. Within the project, four EU regions in France, Spain, Germany and Italy are developing a technical platform for a range of fuel cell-powered vehicles. The project’s aim is twofold. Firstly, it wants to demonstrate viability (technical, economic, and of public acceptance) of real-life deployment of fuel cell technologies. Secondly, it aims to establish the critical volume to trigger a steady reduction of production and operational costs.
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Related organisations
- Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Competence Network North Rhine-Westphalia
- Ruhr hydrogen network (upcoming)