The global premiere of a fuel-efficient, zero-emission hydrogen bus is being celebrated by Arthur, a zero-emission mobility start-up: Per 100 kilometers, the Arthur H2 Zero utilizes less than 6 kilograms of hydrogen. The operational expenses are similarly minimal in comparison.
Per 100 kilometers, the Arthur H2 Zero uses less than 6 kilograms of hydrogen. Operating expenses are lower than comparable models. A completely new energy idea has been devised. The components’ driving system and temperature regulation are perfectly suited to one another. The Arthur H2 Zero bus has a 450-kilometer range.
To actively drive the mobility revolution, Arthur develops cutting-edge fuel cell buses and investigates associated system solutions. Because the transportation industry is one of Europe’s major emitters of CO2, there is a great need for alternative mobility solutions.
There are no pollutants and there is less noise
The Arthur hydrogen-powered bus has two primary benefits: it emits no pollutants while traveling and helps to minimize noise pollution in metropolitan areas. “With our buses, we aim to provide big and small towns, as well as regional communities, with the ability to carry people to their destinations emissions-free, silently, and affordably,” says Philipp Glonner, Arthur’s CEO and co-founder.
Arthur’s goal isn’t only to cut local and regional emissions; he wants to see the world move to a zero-emission future. “By actively creating sustainable solutions, we aim to execute the mobility revolution ourselves,” Glonner concludes. »We have built a first mobility solution with our low-consumption hydrogen bus that is not only emission-free and efficient but also motivates people to make public transportation more appealing via its comfort. Everyone’s mobility must be environmentally sustainable, accessible, and inexpensive.
Fuel cell technology has been optimized for commercial vehicles
The Arthur H2 Zero converts energy into sustainable driving power using hydrogen as an energy carrier and cutting-edge fuel cell technology, which has been specifically designed for commercial vehicles. This offers the advantage of cheaper maintenance costs during the product life cycle as compared to buses with traditional internal combustion engines. Furthermore, with suitable refueling periods, larger distances in emission-free operation are achievable.
Arthur collaborates with leading international fuel cell and drives technology companies that specialize in operating buses and other commercial vehicles for manufacturing.
Other fuel cell buses are compared
In addition, when compared to other hydrogen-fueled buses, the Arthur H2 Zero model outperforms the competition. The car has the lowest usage in its category in Europe, using less than 6 kg of hydrogen every 100 kilometers.
In addition, the bus employs cutting-edge interface technology to meet the public transportation industry’s future digitalization issues. When developing the bus, the demands of future passengers were also considered. “We aim to create a mobility solution that is not only emission-free and efficient but also encourages people to utilize public transportation more because of its convenience,” Glonner continues. »However, Arthur H2 Zero should benefit not just our passengers in the long run, but also our clients, who will not have to make any concessions with a sustainable solution.«
Solution for a holistic system
Arthur provides comprehensive solutions to its customers, treating the entire solution as a system, including fleet size and utilization, as well as operational and consumption ideas. Any application may be modified using the Arthur H2 Zero Bus.
The vehicle was unveiled during the Berlin Bus2Bus trade show. The bus on exhibit will be available for purchase in the summer of 2022.
Arthur’s start-up
With a similar goal of influencing the future of emission-free mobility, Gerhard Mey and Philipp Glonner created the Arthur firmly in 2021. The Arthur team created an emission-free hydrogen bus in under twelve months. Other goods, in addition to the initial model, which is set to debut in summer 2022, are also in the works.
