CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
Solaris Is Winning the Wrong Race in Europe’s Zero-Emission Bus Market
Key Takeaway
The European zero-emission bus market strongly favors battery electric vehicles over hydrogen fuel cell technology, signaling a critical market shift that developers and large power consumers should consider when evaluating future hydrogen demand and infrastructure investments for transportation.
AI Summary
- •Europe's zero-emission bus market is rapidly shifting towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with nearly 8,000 units sold in 2024, significantly outpacing hydrogen buses (only a few hundred).
- •Solaris, despite being the largest supplier of hydrogen buses in Europe, is positioned in a segment that is losing market momentum, indicating a strong preference for BEV technology in this sector.
- •This trend suggests a potential re-evaluation of hydrogen as a primary fuel for heavy-duty urban transport, impacting future investment in hydrogen production, refueling infrastructure, and grid-connected charging solutions for such applications.
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Article Content
Solaris is the largest supplier of hydrogen buses in Europe, but it holds that position inside a segment that is steadily losing momentum. Europe registered only a few hundred hydrogen buses in 2024, while battery electric buses reached almost 8,000 units. China saw hydrogen bus and truck sales drop by ... [continued] The post Solaris Is Winning the Wrong Race in Europe’s Zero-Emission Bus Market appeared first on CleanTechnica .