Wrightbus has debuted the world’s first fuel-cell-powered double-deck bus at this year’s Euro Bus Expo 2018. The StreetDeck FCEV uses a Ballard FCVelocity fuel cell, a Siemens drivetrain and 48kW traction battery pack. The system delivers a 200-mile (322km) operating range, and a 265-mile (426km) extended storage option is also available. Refueling the bus takes around seven minutes.
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