Solaris to deliver 19 hydrogen buses to Krefeld in 2027
Solaris Bus & Coach has won a tender to supply 19 hydrogen-powered buses to operator SWK Mobil Krefeld in Germany, with delivery scheduled for 2027.
- 19
- over 800
- half
What Happened
The order includes 9 Urbino 12 hydrogen and 10 articulated Urbino 18 hydrogen buses. They will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells feeding an electric drivetrain, with 160 kW motors on the 12-meter models and 240 kW on the articulated ones. The buses will feature camera systems replacing mirrors, driver safety aids, passenger comfort enhancements, and accessibility solutions like ramps and wheelchair spaces.
Cooperation between Solaris and SWK Mobil Krefeld begins.
SWK Mobil orders 10 Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses.
Previous hydrogen buses delivered and enter service.
New 19 hydrogen buses to be delivered.
over 800buses
Half of all Solaris Urbino hydrogen buses have gone to Germany.
- Camera systems replacing traditional mirrors
- Systems enhancing driver safety and passenger comfort
- Ramps and dedicated spaces for wheelchairs
- eSConnect fleet management tool
Why this matters
This order adds to the growing zero-emission bus fleet in Krefeld, supporting Germany's transition to cleaner public transport.
Terms in This Story
- hydrogen fuel cell
- A device that generates electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, producing only water vapor as a byproduct.
- zero-emission fleet
- A fleet of vehicles that produce no tailpipe emissions, such as battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
- articulated bus
- A bus composed of two or more rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint, allowing greater passenger capacity and maneuverability.
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