New guidelines for operators on fuel cell buses (in German)

NOW has released guidelines for operators interested in fuel cell bus technology (in German).

This comprehensive document covers the following aspects :

• What are fuel cell buses : concept and range
• Hydrogen infrastructure : hydrogen production (and potential sites to refuel), electrolysis, footprint, energy supply needs, urban planning, costs (CAPEX and OPEX)
• Operational aspects : refuelling, maintenance, adaptation of the bus depot, training of workforces
• Environmental impact on CO2 emissions, air pollution and noise
• Additional information : OEMs, social acceptance, infrastructure planning and permitting process