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arcola-and-optare-launch-new-hydrogen-fuel-cell-bus-for-the-uk-and-beyond
arcola-and-optare-launch-new-hydrogen-fuel-cell-bus-for-the-uk-and-beyond

Arcola and Optare launch new hydrogen fuel cell bus for the UK and beyond

Arcola Energy and bus manufacturer Optare Group have today launched a hydrogen fuel cell double deck bus product for the UK and international markets.

With both bus and power system built in the UK, the team believes the new bus will make an important contribution to city air quality and a low carbon economic recovery.

Hydrogen fuel cell buses offer a zero emission “drop-in” replacement for diesel buses. They are especially suited to busy, long-distance, high-capacity routes and complement the use of battery electric buses on shorter routes.

The Metrodecker H2 hydrogen bus product is built on the proven Optare Metrodecker EV platform. It incorporates a hydrogen fuel cell powerpack developed by Arcola Energy as a direct replacement for the battery powerpack in the Metrodecker EV.

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