Commercialisation of zero emission double deck bus powertrains

Arcola Energy have developed and tested a powertrain for a prototype fuel cell electric double deck bus demonstrating the target zero emissions range of over 200 miles with full passenger carrying capacity and fuel efficiency as good as the current generation of single deck hydrogen buses. This project will continue the development of the powertrain and vehicle integration, and strengthen Arcola Energy's capability as a Tier 1 supplier to bus manufacturers and will achieve a market ready and fully homologated product for bus operators. The project will develop the powertrain including hydrogen system, fuel cell system and traction battery as well as the power electronics, thermal management, mechanical packaging and powertrain control system. The focus of the project development will be on safety, quality, reliability and robustness of the sub-systems and the whole vehicle integration and homologation. We expect the outcome of the project to be a market-ready product with leading efficiency, reliability and system lifetime for this vehicle class.