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Solaris: Third Order of Fuel Cell Buses in Frankfurt

Once again, In-der-City-Bus GmbH (ICB) has ordered fuel cell vehicles, this time for the first time articulated buses.

For the first time, Solaris delivers fuel cell articulated buses of the Urbino 18 hydrogen type to Frankfurt am Main. (Photo: Solaris)
For the first time, Solaris delivers fuel cell articulated buses of the Urbino 18 hydrogen type to Frankfurt am Main. (Photo: Solaris)
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von Claus Bünnagel

The In-der-City-Bus GmbH (ICB), the transportation company of the city of Frankfurt am Main, has ordered nine hydrogen buses of the type Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen. The vehicles are to be powered by a 100 kW fuel cell each. Already, 23 hydrogen-powered Solaris buses are in operation in the Main metropolis, which were delivered in 2022 and 2024. The delivery of the vehicles from the latest order is planned for July 2025.

With Heat Pump and eSConnect

Like the previous ICB vehicles, the newly ordered models will also be equipped with a heat pump and the manufacturer's own fleet remote management software eSConnect. The equipment of the buses includes a range of systems that comply with the latest GSR2 regulations. These include blind spot assistants, tire pressure monitoring systems, and assistance systems for recognizing speed limits and driver fatigue.

Emission-free by the early 2030s

The municipal transport company In-der-City-Bus GmbH (ICB) operates three bus clusters in Frankfurt am Main. The company aims to have a fully electrified bus fleet by the early 2030s, which aligns with Frankfurt am Main's climate protection goals. The company's fleet already includes five Urbino 12 electric and 23 Urbino 12 hydrogen buses.

Solaris: Orders for 600 Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles

The market share of Solaris in the European H2-bus segment in 2023 was about 44.5%. The Polish company has so far delivered 200 fuel cell buses to 24 cities in Europe. Furthermore, Solaris has received additional orders for 600 hydrogen-powered vehicles, which are to be delivered between 2024 and 2026.

Translated automatically from German.
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