Optare, Arcola launch MetroDecker H2 fuel cell double-decker bus

摘要

In the UK, Arcola Energy and bus manufacturer Optare Group have unveiled the MetroDecker H2 hydrogen fuel cell double-decker bus, for the UK and international markets. The bus and power system are both built in the UK, and the team believes the new bus will make an important contribution to city air quality and a low-carbon economic recovery. The MetroDecker H2 hydrogen bus product is built on the proven Optare MetroDecker EV platform, and incorporates a PEM fuel cell power pack developed by Arcola Energy as a direct replacement for the battery power pack in the MetroDecker EV. It can carry more than 90 passengers, and has a range of 200-250 miles (320-400 km) depending on specification and route.