TEMSA has signed a Joint Development Agreement with Portuguese bus manufacturer CaetanoBus to develop Europe's first intercity hydrogen-powered bus.
This agreement will combine Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell technology and TEMSA's electric bus expertise. The result will be a bus that is both environmentally friendly and economical.
TEMSA's hydrogen bus will be built on the TEMSA HD platform and will be able to travel approximately 1,000 kilometers on a single tank, depending on different road and geographical conditions. This means it will be more advantageous than electric buses for intercity travel. Furthermore, the hydrogen bus will have a very short charging time; it can be fully charged in just 10 minutes.
TEMSA's hydrogen-powered bus project is planned to begin mass production in 2025. This project will also be Türkiye's first intercity hydrogen-powered bus project. With this project, TEMSA aims to be a pioneer in sustainable transportation both in Turkey and in Europe.
What are the advantages of hydrogen-powered buses?
Hydrogen buses are an environmentally friendly and economical mode of transportation. Hydrogen is a zero-emission and renewable energy source. Hydrogen-powered buses protect the environment by emitting only water vapor. Furthermore, hydrogen has a higher energy density than batteries. This allows hydrogen buses to have a longer range and higher passenger capacity. Hydrogen buses can operate using fuel cells or internal combustion engines. Fuel cells are a quiet, efficient, and easy-to-maintain technology. Internal combustion engines, on the other hand, are compatible with existing infrastructure. Hydrogen buses can refuel at hydrogen stations with very short charging times, which increases operational efficiency.
Which fuel cell will TEMSA use in its hydrogen-powered buses?
TEMSA will use Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell technology for its hydrogen-powered bus. This technology converts hydrogen into electricity, enabling the bus to operate. As a result, the bus only emits water vapor, protecting the environment.
