Iveco and Hyundai have today (October 6) unveiled an all new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric city bus.
The IVECO BUS E-WAY H2 comes as a result of a partnership between the two companies announced in March 2022, and expands the IVECO BUS zero-emission solutions for cities by adding to its battery-electric vehicles.
12 metres in length, the bus is equipped with a 310kW electric motor with a fuel cell system provided by Hyundai’s fuel cell business HTWO.
Four tanks offer a combined storage for 7.8kg of hydrogen and one 69kWh battery pack, the vehicle is said to offer a range of 450km under normal operating conditions.
Allowing for both hydrogen refuelling and plug-in battery charging, the bus will be produced at the IVECO BUS plants in France and Italy.
“We firmly believe this energy source is one of the fundamental pillars for achieving a sustainable society and we are delighted to share this vision with our partner Iveco Group,” said Ken Ramirez, Executive Vice-President and Head of Global Commercial Vehicle & Hydrogen Business at Hyundai Motor Company.
Domenico Nucera, President, Bus Business Unit at Iveco Group, added, “This exciting milestone on our sustainability journey is an outcome of our successful collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and shows that by combining our strengths, we can foster a people transportation system that is environmentally friendly, helps to fight climate change and creates a healthier future for generations to come.”
