New Delhi: Hyundai Motor Firm will work with bus operators in Germany to run in-service trials of its hydrogen-powered Elec Metropolis Gasoline Cell bus as the corporate explores alternatives to introduce the zero-emission bus to European markets, Hyundai stated in a launch.On the OMV Hydrogen Refueling Station in Wendling, Irschenberg, Bavaria, Hyundai handed over the check bus to Busbetrieb Josef Ettenhuber GmbH (Ettenhuber), and Geldhauser Linien- und Reiseverkehr GmbH & Co. KG (Geldhauser).
Hyundai stated the 2 bus operators will take turns working the Elec Metropolis Gasoline Cell bus on current routes in Munich, carrying precise passengers. The bus can journey over 500 km when totally charged.
Hyundai Motor plans to run demos with 4 extra bus operators this 12 months, amassing passenger and driver suggestions alongside the best way. Via the demo runs, the corporate expects to show hydrogen-powered buses as a viable, environment friendly resolution for business transportation. Elec Metropolis Gasoline Cell has been commercially out there in Korea since 2019 and a complete of 108 models have been put into operation, the discharge stated.
With our main gas cell know-how, Hyundai Motor is demonstrating how mass-produced Elec Metropolis Gasoline Cell buses might help scale back CO2 emissions whereas offering clear mobilityMartin Zeilinger, Govt Vice President and Head of CV Improvement Tech Unit
The hydrogen-powered buses being utilized in numerous public bus routes within the nation have averted diminished carbon emissions by an estimated 7,700 tons up to now in comparison with inside combustion buses. On a yearly foundation, Elec Metropolis Gasoline Cell buses which can be presently in operation are anticipated to cut back carbon emissions by the equal quantity of CO2 sequestered in a 12 months by 1,500 hectares of forest, the discharge added.
“With our main gas cell know-how, Hyundai Motor is demonstrating how mass-produced Elec Metropolis Gasoline Cell buses might help scale back CO2 emissions whereas offering clear mobility,” Martin Zeilinger, Govt Vice President and Head of CV Improvement Tech Unit, stated. “Operating these in-service trials will assist us additional develop our automobiles to fulfill European buyer necessities.”
Gasoline cell know-how
Hyundai’s Elec Metropolis bus is provided with a 180-kW high-capacity hydrogen gas cell system, which consists of two 90-kW hydrogen gas cells, outfitted with a sturdy hydrogen diffusion layer and an electrolyte membrane. The utmost output of 180 kW supplies loads of driving drive, even in hilly highway situations. There are 5 hydrogen tanks within the roof, storing a complete of 34 kg of hydrogen for over 500 km of vary.
By providing eco-friendly, heavy-duty vans and buses, the corporate is addressing this matter head-on. Hyundai plans to proactively promote hydrogen gas cell know-how as a robust mobility resolution, the discharge stated.
