EMT Madrid, the public transport operator in the Spanish capital, has announced that it has placed an order for ten fuel cell buses with Portuguese manufacturer CaetanoBus. The H2.City Gold model buses are expected to be delivered to Madrid by the end of the first quarter of 2024.
While EMT Madrid already has several battery-electric buses in its fleet, the addition of fuel cell buses represents a new step forward in the decarbonization of the city’s public transport system. The H2.City Gold is a 12-meter low-floor bus, powered by the new generation of Toyota fuel cell stacks, with an output of 70 kW. These buses have a range of between 350 (winter) and 550 (summer) kilometers on a single tank of hydrogen.
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Nuno Lago de Carvalho, Chief Commercial Officer of CaetanoBus, said that “Spain is a key market for CaetanoBus, and we are very pleased to become the market leader by supplying more than 10 units of our H2.City Gold to another important public transport operator like EMT Madrid. Hydrogen mobility is key to decarbonize large bus fleets and is crucial to fight against climate change in a sustainable manner.”
The use of hydrogen fuel cell technology in public transport systems is growing in popularity, with cities around the world recognizing the benefits of this technology in terms of reduced emissions and improved air quality. EMT Madrid’s decision to purchase fuel cell buses is part of a wider trend towards the adoption of cleaner, greener modes of transport.
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While there has been no official comment from EMT Madrid regarding the new fuel cell buses, the order is a clear indication that the company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and improving the sustainability of its operations. As the world transitions towards a more sustainable future, it is likely that we will see more and more cities follow in the footsteps of Madrid and adopt hydrogen fuel cell technology in their public transport systems.
