Daimler Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Setra H2 Coach for Long-Distance Travel
Daimler Buses, based in Neu-Ulm, has developed a groundbreaking hydrogen-powered long-distance bus, the 'Setra H2 Coach'. This innovative vehicle, weighing 24.7 tons, has received approval for testing following a TÜV assessment.
The Setra H2 Coach, a 13.9-meter high-floor S 517 HD, is equipped with two hydrogen tanks holding a total of 46 kilograms of hydrogen. Its power comes from a Cellcentric fuel cell unit, delivering 300 kW. This technology is developed and produced by Cellcentric, a joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, led by Dr. Uwe Mohrdieck, a veteran of Daimler's fuel cell development.
Daimler Buses plans to introduce battery-electric long-distance buses by the end of the decade, before moving on to series production of hydrogen-powered buses like the Setra H2 Coach. The company is pursuing a dual strategy, focusing on both battery-electric and hydrogen-based technologies. The Setra H2 Coach offers a quiet drive, higher ranges, and shorter refueling times compared to battery-electric buses, making it an exciting addition to Daimler's portfolio.
Daimler Buses has started test drives of its first hydrogen-powered long-distance bus, the 'Setra H2 Coach'. This vehicle, based on the drive components of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen truck, can reach a range of at least 800 kilometers on a single tank of hydrogen. As Daimler Buses continues to develop and test this innovative bus, it brings us one step closer to a sustainable future for long-distance travel.
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