Proton and Skoda bring new fuel cell bus to European market

Proton Power Systems has signed a letter of intent with Skoda Electric with the objective of entering into a cooperation to develop, sell and service fuel cell electric buses using Proton's modular ‘HyRange’ systems.

Proton announced that the first prototype buses build by Skoda would be brought into operation for European bus operators, with an initial target of at least 10 vehicles by the first quarter of 2020.

Dr. Nahab, CEO of Proton, commented: “We are pleased to have entered into the cooperation with Skoda Electric a.s., which further confirms the demand for Proton´s HyRange applications.”