CaetanoBus delivered first hydrogen buses to Finland (for a pilot)

CaetanoBus has delivered its first hydrogen-powered electric buses for a pilot in Finland, marking a step in the company’s expansion across Europe. The Portuguese company already has more than 215 electric hydrogen-powered buses sold in Europe, has supplied a fleet in Madrid earlier this year and is close to launch (at Busworld) a new generation bus range developed with Chinese CRRC.

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After a few years without releasing major updates about its projects—while continuing deliveries, albeit at a more limited pace—CaetanoBus is now entering a new phase of industrial and product development. In 2024, the Portuguese manufacturer produced around 400 units and expects to exceed 500 by 20…

According to third party data by DVV Media Group, CaetanoBus has registered 189 battery-electric buses until end 2024. However, the company registered 31 fuel cell buses last year for a 8% market share (behind Solaris and Wrightbus). Until end 2024, the volume of H2 deliveries by CaetanoBus is 105, for a 11 percent market share, in fourth position in the European market behind Solaris, Wrightbus and the bankrupt Van Hool.

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The H2.City Gold units were introduced in Jyväskylä during WRC Finland week in early August, operating on selected routes — including the rally service park and surrounding roads — to test performance under real-world conditions. The demonstrations allowed observation of vehicle quality, passenger comfort, and the hydrogen system’s performance.

Finland became another European country to adopt hydrogen mobility, with CaetanoBus supplying its first hydrogen buses. The five H2.City Gold buses were integrated into the region’s public transport through a pilot led by the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) and leased to Koiviston Auto Jyväskylä.

Tiago Sá, Sales Director at CaetanoBus, commented: “Entering the Finnish market with our H2.City Gold and showcasing it during such a prestigious event as WRC Finland is a very proud moment for CaetanoBus. Hydrogen mobility is essential to decarbonize bus fleets and meet EU climate targets, so we are very proud to have been chosen to supply the first hydrogen-powered buses in Finland.”