Solaris at Next Mobility Exhibition with the Urbino 12 hydrogen bus (600 units in order book)

During the international trade fair Next Mobility Exhibition, taking place from May 8-10 in Milan, Solaris Bus & Coach is showcasing the Urbino 12 hydrogen bus. The model on display is currently one of the most popular hydrogen buses in Europe. The Urbino 12 hydrogen is the manufacturer’s most popular hydrogen model – over 200 buses of this type are in operation across 10 European countries, including Bolzano and Venice, […]

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The Urbino 12 hydrogen is the manufacturer’s most popular hydrogen model – over 200 buses of this type are in operation across 10 European countries, including Bolzano and Venice, Italy. Furthermore, the company has an order portfolio for an additional 600 vehicles, to be delivered between 2024 and 2025.

Solaris is a leading European manufacturer of zero-emission buses. In the area of hydrogen buses, the manufacturer is the undisputed leader of the European market, holding nearly half of the market share in this segment.

The Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen is powered by electricity generated by the latest hydrogen fuel cell technology. The vehicle is equipped with composite hydrogen tanks on the roof, capable of holding 37.5 kg of hydrogen. When fully fueled, the bus can travel up to 600 km (according to the e-SORT 2 test). The showcased vehicle is equipped with CO2 air conditioning with a heat pump, as well as ADAS features such as MirrorEye and Mobileye Shield+.

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