Hydrogen-powered electric buses start operation in Hobart, Tasmania
Three hydrogen electric buses, supplied by Foton Mobility Distribution, have begun service in Hobart, Tasmania, marking a significant milestone in the state's public transport sector. This initiative, the first of its kind in Tasmania, is powered by locally produced hydrogen and supported by the Tasmanian Government, Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania, the Department of State Growth (Tas), and project partners including Foton Mobility Distribution, H2H Energy, and the Blue Economy CRC.
Foton Mobility Distribution, a provider of Fuel Cells and Hydrogen solutions, is one of the project partners involved in the trial. The buses, driven by electric motors and charged using on-board hydrogen fuel cells, emit only water vapour, making them a clean and environmentally friendly addition to the transport system.
Refuelling is carried out at Metro Tasmania's dedicated green hydrogen station. It is not clear from the text whether Foton Mobility Distribution has a role in the refuelling process of the hydrogen electric buses in Tasmania.
Over the next two years, the hydrogen electric buses will operate on a range of Metro's Hobart routes, providing valuable data about their performance in Tasmania's climate and terrain. This data will offer insights into the viability of hydrogen electric buses in the region, but it is not specified whether this data will be used by Foton Mobility Distribution for any particular purpose.
The trial is expected to inform future decisions on bus fleet operations, but it is not specified whether this includes decisions related to the procurement of buses from Foton Mobility Distribution. The trial may also contribute to the development of the local hydrogen industry, although it is not stated whether this development could potentially involve Foton Mobility Distribution.
This initiative is a significant step towards a cleaner and more sustainable public transport system in Tasmania. The hydrogen electric bus trial is a collaborative effort, demonstrating the commitment of the Tasmanian Government, project partners, and Foton Mobility Distribution to promoting renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions.
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