Plug Power has signed a deal with Edison Motors to develop and market a hydrogen fuel cell electric city bus.
Fuel cell engines from Plug Power’s ProGen series will power Edison Motors’ electric bus platform. Companies expect to have a working prototype of a fuel cell electric bus in the second half of 2022 and a mass market platform ready by the beginning of 2023.
“The fuel cell electric city bus project is just the beginning of strategic cooperation between Edison Motors, and Plug Power,” said Chairman Young-kwon Kang of Edison Motors. “In the future, we hope to partner on other mobility applications including trucks, vessels, drones, and PAVs. We believe that our combined technology and know-how in electric buses will position us to sell fuel cell-powered electric buses not only in Korea but also in other overseas markets.”
Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power, said, “Plug Power has a goal to expand our global footprint to stimulate the Asian hydrogen and fuel cell market. We acknowledge this is one of the fast-growing markets in the world and believe that this partnership with Edison Motors, will pave the way to achieving global net zero.”
Chairman Young-kwon Kang continued, “The two companies’ technological prowess and skills are expected to create stunning synergy. This will enable us to give more choices to consumers by providing different types of hydrogen mobility platforms befitting their needs.”
A new long-range electric bus platform has been launched by Edison Motors, which has sold more electric buses in Seoul than any other company for the second year running.
Plug Power is the leading provider of turnkey hydrogen fuel cell solutions for the hydrogen economy.
A paradigm shift in the power, energy, and transportation industries is underway to address climate change and energy security while achieving sustainability goals. The Company’s innovative technology powers electric motors with hydrogen fuel cells. For e-mobility, the company has installed more than 50,000 fuel cell systems, more than any other company on Earth.
