Polish Hydrogen Bus

The future of municipal and metropolitan public transport – clean air for all of us
  • Hydrogen-powered
  • Zero emission
  • Air purification

We have developed the most ecological hydrogen-powered bus

Every source of pollution can be the cause of various diseases – not only the ones affecting the respiratory system but also of strokes, cancer, heart attacks, allergies, etc. We have developed a hydrogen bus which is powered by “green” hydrogen, emits no exhaust fumes and additionally purifies the air while running.

Our Polish hydrogen bus, the NesoBus, is an ideal solution for cities – it eliminates the problem of emission of harmful substances – apart from carbon dioxide (CO2) such substances include, above all, nitric oxide and, above all, the PM 2.5 fine particulates.

How does a hydrogen-powered bus operate?

A hydrogen-powered bus is in fact an electric bus. Electricity is generated by fuel cells from the hydrogen stored in the tank. The bus has its own “mini power plant” on board. In physical terms the hydrogen from the tank combines with the oxygen from the air and generates electricity which powers an electric motor. No combustion process is involved. As a result of combination of hydrogen and oxygen in the fuel cell the bus emits vapor from the exhaust pipe. The emitted water is fully distilled.

Our NesoBus is a zero-emission vehicle that purifies the air.

How does our hydrogen bus purify the air?

NesoBus generates electricity as it runs, by taking-in oxygen from the air and combining it in the fuel cell with the hydrogen from the tanks. No combustion process is involved. The intake air must be fully purified by special filters to make sure that only pure oxygen reaches the fuel cell. There the oxygen combines with hydrogen and energy is generated which powers the electrical motor.

NesoBus operates using “green” hydrogen, emits not exhaust fumes and purifies the air.

Why NesoBus?

Our hydrogen bus “Emits No Exhaust Fumes and Purifies the Air” (‘Nie Emituje Spalin i Oczyszcza,’ hence the acronym ‘Neso’). It has a range of 450 kilometers, which means that it can operate for 2 days without refueling. Once it runs out of hydrogen, refueling will take only 15 minutes and you can enjoy another 450 kilometers of driving range. Thanks to this our fully-ecological NesoBus does not waste many hours for battery recharging. Instead of being parked for recharging for many hours it can run continuously.

Our bus is very efficient – it uses about 8 kg of hydrogen per 100 kilometers. The capacity of the tanks is 37.5 kg of hydrogen, which offers 450 km of driving range. In the SORT-2 test the bus had hydrogen consumption of 5.5 kg per 100 km.

Our bus can also boast of fine space and capacity parameters having the length of 12 meters, width of 2.55 meters, height of 3.4 meters and curb weight of less than 13 tons it offers space for 93 passengers including 37 seats.

The construction of our bus is made from scratch as a hydrogen bus - it is not a modification or modification of a diesel or battery-operated bus.

It is built from scratch with hydrogen technology in mind - so it is very easy, for example, to replace tanks with hydrogen with higher pressure and increase the range.

The bus is modular, so we are able to adapt it to the needs of specific cities. We have 25 constructors who will be happy to adapt our bus to your needs.

Our bus is a model developed by the best and most experienced engineers from Poland in cooperation with partners from Europe and the world.

The bus is made of very high-quality components. The exterior and interior were designed by the Italian company Torino Design, specializing in the automotive industry, fuel cells come from a world leader in this field - Ballard, and hydrogen tanks from Hexagon, specializing in the production of hydrogen tanks.

After 65 days of intensive field and laboratory tests, including 40 different types of tests carried out both in Poland and abroad, our bus in April 2022 received the European vehicle type approval.

Modern design combined with the latest technologies allows you to obtain maximum technical parameters while maintaining the comfort of travelers.

We plan to start serial production of the Polish hydrogen-powered bus in Świdnik, in eastern Poland. It is expected to be produced for both, Polish and foreign markets

We are proud to be building a factory in Swidnik in Poland – in the region with automotive industry traditions as well as very experienced and professional staff. The production capacity is expected to exceed 100 units per year. The factory will be put into operation next year.

Our bus is powered by hydrogen - the cleanest fuel in the world

  • It is a bus which is completely ecological
  • It is perfect to operate in dense city environments
  • It is quiet on the outside and inside

Our bus is a solution which has been designed for cities and metropolitan areas, responding to the needs of both, the inhabitants and the natural environment

  • Powered by green hydrogen, the bus emits no exhaust fumes but only vapor and thanks to special filters it purifies the air as it runs
  • It features all the latest technological solutions.
  • An ideal solution for cities and their inhabitants

Technology

Latest technological and technical solutions have been applied.
12m
length
2.55m
width
3.4m
height
450km
max. range
15min
refueling time
93passengers
including up to 37 seats
3pairs
of wide doors
5Gwi-fi
internet access
6USB
ports

Comfort and safety for the passenger

  • 93 seats, including up to 37 seated
  • 3 pairs of wide doors
  • panoramic windows
  • efficient heating and air conditioning
  • WiFi installation and 5G access
  • 3 double USB ports for passengers. USB for charging smartphones or laptops
  • maximum silencing of the bus
  • 5 displays inside the passenger compartment showing information to the passengers
  • 6 exterior side displays plus one each for front and rear
  • adapted for disabled people
  • sound system
  • 360 degree bus monitoring

Passenger information system

  • information about the route
  • current weather information
  • local information, news from Poland and abroad
  • information on specific locations passed by the bus
  • additionally also advertisements

Full comfort for the driver

  • a comfortable driver seat with all necessary features
  • a spacious cabin
  • an on-board computer
  • an independent air-conditioning and heating system for the driver’s cabin
  • two sun visors (on the left-hand side driver window and on the front windshield)
  • operable driver’s window, heated windshield on the left-hand side
  • adjustable driver’s cockpit

Safety

It is one of the safest vehicles (not only buses) on the market thanks to implementation of multi-level safeguards for the driver and the passengers:

  • improved field of view for the driver thanks to employing bend lighting modular led headlights as well as dusk and rain sensors and 360 ° monitoring
  • safety systems, including active traction control systems such as third generation EBS, ABS, ASR, ESC, tire pressure sensors
  • connection between the collision sensors and the hydrogen leakage sensors

Range

Around 450 km – the bus can boast of bigger range than its competitors thanks to use of solutions which enable modular installation of 350 bar or 700 bar hydrogen tanks.

Structure

The structure is fully adapted to the needs of hydrogen-powered vehicles, which is possible thanks to having assumed, already at the design stage, that fuel cells, along with the accompanying devices, will be employed.

350bar
or
700bar

Increased range thanks to the modular construction of the tanks

Dimensions and basic specs:
Length
12 000 mm
Width
2 550 mm
Height
3 400 mm
Total weight
19 500 kg
Fuel cell:
Producer
Ballard
Model
FCmove-HD
Max. net power
70 kW
Working temperature
-30 ÷ +50°C
Electric motors:
Producer
ZF
Type
asynchronous portal axle
Maximum power
2 x 125 kW
Control
inverter ZF
Options
central engine
Hydrogen tanks:
Producer
Hexagon
Type
IV (composite)
Number of tanks
5 pieces x 312 l
Working pressure
350 bar
System capacity
37.5 kg
Communication standard
IRDA
Options
700 bar tanks
Traction batteries:
Type
LTO
Energy
2 x 15.2 kWh
Charging system
plug-in
Front axle:
Producer
ZF
Model
RL 82 EC independent
Drive axle:
Producer
ZF
Model
AVE 130 AxTrax
Suspension:
Type
pneumatic ECAS
Lubrication system:
Type
central 10-point
Steering system:
Type
electro-hydraulic
Supply voltage
24V
Brakes:
Type
EBS 3.3 system
Functions
ABS, ASR, ESC,
Brake: hand and parking brake, hill holder
Wheels:
Rims
22.5”x7.5” size
Tires
275/70 R22.5 size
Body structure:
Steel
stainless steel 1.4003
Exterior:
Composite side
shell
quickly disassembled
Side windows
jointless
Windshield
panoramic or
divided vertically
Door system
2-2-2 or other options
Passenger capacity (depending on the selected option):
Number of passengers
up to 93
Number of passenger seats
up to 37
Number of seats from the low floor
up to 14
Wheelchair ramp:
Location
middle door
Type
mechanical
Passenger seats:
Type
made of plastic with soft upholstery
Floor:
Covering
anti-skid, easily washable
Handrails:
Material
stainless steel
Surface finishing
brushed or painted
Luggage space:
Dedicated luggage space
2
Air-conditioning and heating:
Type
electric with heat pump
Cooling power
up to 36 kW
Heating power
up to 47 kW
Type of building:
Type
closed
Entry
from the passenger space or
from outside through the I door leaf
Driver's workplace:
Driver's console
adjustable,
display 7”
Driver's seat
available in many options equipment
Cabin air-conditioning:
Control
individual
Multimedia:
Internet 5G
Wi-Fi network for passengers
5 indoor displays
6 external side displays plus front and rear
Weather information, information from the country and the world, information about the tourist attractions of the city, additional advertisements, itinerary on the city map.
Passenger information system
Vehicle monitoring
Sound system
360 degree external monitoring
Alco-lock
System CPC - tires pressure and temperature monitoring system
Fire detection system
Hydrogen system crash sensor
Dusk and rain sensor
LED cornering light with dynamic rear indicator
3 double USB ports with induction charging

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