Solaris Delivers First Batch Of Hydrogen Buses To REVG Kerpen In Germany

Giving wings to clean and sustainable last mile Solaris today shared that it has delivered the first two of 26 Urbino 12 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to Kerpen, Germany, as part of an order from REVG Kerpen, a local public transport operator.

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Sharing this update the company stated that two of twenty six hydrogen fuel cell electric buses have been delivered in the first batch and that the remaining buses of this order are scheduled to be delivered to REVG Kerpen by 2025.

This order marks the first time Solaris and REVG Kerpen have worked together. The Urbino 12 buses are equipped with 70 kW hydrogen fuel cells, which generate electrical energy onboard to power central electric motors. The buses also include Solaris High Power batteries to assist the fuel cells during peak usage.

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Solaris has a strong presence in the German market for hydrogen-powered buses, with its Urbino models already operating in several German cities. The company holds 44.5 percent of the European hydrogen bus market share as of 2023. Other cities in Germany, including Krefeld, Gummersbach, and Hamburg, have also placed orders for Solaris hydrogen buses.

Commenting on the occasion, Christian Goll, Managing Director of Solaris Deutschland. z o.o. said, “We are honoured to bring our state-of-the-art hydrogen-powered buses to Kerpen, marking a significant moment in the evolution of the transport sector. REVG Kerpen’s choice underlines their commitment to pioneering sustainable transport solutions. Together, we are on a journey towards a greener future, driven by innovation and environmental responsibility”.