Solaris Delivers First of 137 Hydrogen Buses to Bologna, Italy

Solaris Delivers First Hydrogen Buses to Bologna, Italy

Fuel Cells Works | February 10, 2025

Solaris Bus & Coach has delivered the first of 137 ordered hydrogen buses to Bologna and Ferrara, Italy. This marks the initial phase of a large-scale order placed by the transport operator TPER at the end of 2023. Under this contract, Solaris will supply 137 Urbino 12 hydrogen buses for Bologna and to Ferrara.

Bologna and Ferrara are undertaking hydrogen bus deployment projects. TPER, the primary public transport operator in the Emilia-Romagna region, has received the first 37 of 137 hydrogen buses ordered for Bologna and Ferrara.

"We are honored to contribute to such an ambitious project. The delivery of the first hydrogen buses to Bologna represents a significant milestone in the advancement of sustainable public transport. The Urbino 12 hydrogen buses will help improve air quality, enhancing the well-being of residents in the city and the region," said Javier Iriarte, CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach, during the official presentation of the hydrogen buses in Bologna.

The Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen is a fully zero-emission vehicle, offering quiet operation and an environmentally sustainable solution. The fuel cell generates electric power by combining hydrogen with oxygen, producing only water vapor as a byproduct. The 70 kW fuel cell draws hydrogen from five roof-mounted tanks with a total capacity of 37.5 kg of hydrogen...more
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