Hyundai develops new hydrogen city bus in partnership with Iveco Group

MANILA: Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group introduced the first Iveco Bus E-Way H2 at the Busword Trade Show 2023 held in Brussels, Belgium.

The E-Way H2 is a 12-meter-long low-floor city bus that comes with a 310-kilowatt electric motor and an advanced fuel cell system developed by Hyundai Motor Group’s HTWO brand. A 69-kilowatt-hour battery pack made by Iveco Group’s FPT Industrial brand, along with four tanks with a combined hydrogen storage capacity of 7.8 kilograms, provide the bus a 450-kilometer driving range.

Both plug-in battery charging and hydrogen refueling are possible on the E-Way H2. This hybrid mid-power concept helps the on-board battery pack and fuel cell system attain their maximum efficiency and durability while also optimizing the charging of the bus.

“Hyundai has been a pioneer and leader on hydrogen technology for 25 years and is the field-proven leader of hydrogen fuel cell mobility and commercial transport globally. We firmly believe this energy source is one of the fundamental pillars for achieving a sustainable society and we are delighted to share this vision with our partner Iveco Group,” Hyundai Motor Company Global Commercial Vehicle and Hydrogen Business Head Ken Ramirez stated.

For Iveco Group’s part, Bus Business Unit President Domenico Nucera said, “We are proud to present our hydrogen-powered E-Way H2. This exciting milestone on our sustainability journey is an outcome of our successful collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and shows that by combining our strengths, we can foster a people transportation system that is environmentally friendly, helps to fight climate change and creates a healthier future for generations to come.”

The E-Way H2 will be manufactured at the Iveco Bus plants in France and Italy.

Photos from Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group

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