Solaris to deliver 25 buses to a German transport operator

Bolechowo-Osiedle, Poland- Solaris Bus and Coach sp. Zoo., has received an order for 25 Solaris Hydrogen Buses from Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG (DVG), a public transport operator in the city of Duisburger The operator has opted for 11 Urbino 12 hydrogen models and 14 of the articulated versions, the Urbino 18 hydrogen. Solaris is expected to schedule its delivery for 2024 for the Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen and mid-2025 for the Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen.

Marcus Wittig DVG CEO said, “With the order of the first 25 hydrogen buses we are taking another important step towards making public transport in Duisburg completely emission-free and sustainable. With this transformation, we will make a decisive contribution to climate protection and to increasing the quality of life in Duisburg.”

Olivier Michard, Solaris Board Member responsible for Sales, Marketing, and After Sales, commented, “I am proud that we can be part of this significant change taking place in urban transport in Duisburg. The implementation of safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly hydrogen technology will further reduce emissions in the city. The only by-product of operating the Urbino hydrogen buses is water vapor. We thank you for your trust and are looking forward to working with DVG.”

The Urbino 12 will use 70 kW fuel cells, while the Urbino 18 will use 100 kW. The hydrogen Solaris buses feature an electric traction motor with 160 kW in the 12-meter model and 240 kW in the articulated version. Moreover, the ordered vehicles will be equipped with Solaris High Power batteries, providing additional electric energy storage. In Solaris hydrogen buses, electricity is generated through reverse electrolysis of water and directly transferred to the propulsion system, making these vehicles environmentally friendly with no harmful emissions.

Passenger comfort and safety are ensured through efficient CO2 heat pump, monitoring, and a modern passenger information system. The driver's work will be supported by extensive assistance systems (ADAS), including the detection of pedestrians and cyclists in the so-called blind spot, alerting the bus driver with audible and visual signals. Furthermore, ongoing operations are assisted by eSConnect, Solaris' bus fleet monitoring, and management system.