FlixBus will feature hydrogen buses for long trips. FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus, is investing in alternative fuel technology. Thus, it is the world's first operator to test hydrogen fuel cell buses on long routes. All of this is in a project focused on sustainability and CO2-free mobile phones. 

To that end, FlixMobility has reached an agreement with Freudenberg Sealing Technologies. The company is headquartered in Germany and is currently working with its technology experts on the development of buses.

"Thanks to a modern and powerful fleet, long distance buses are environmentally friendly vehicles," said FlixMobility. The company, together with Freudenberg, a technology specialist, wants to take another step in sustainable mobility.

André Schwämmlein is the founder and CEO of FlixMobility. Schwämmlein recently stated: "FlixBus' modern fleet is already environmentally friendly and long haul bus transportation can save up to 80% of emissions compared to transporting a car. However, we are always looking for new ways to travel. to become more sustainable. After the successful launch of three fully electric buses, we are now developing the first long distance buses powered by fuel cells using Freudenberg technology. "

The first e-Buses in France and Germany were produced by China BYD and Yutong for FlixBus. Fuel cell technology is a great opportunity for European bus manufacturers to participate in sustainable mobility in the future. In fact, they are already giving their first interview with bus manufacturers for FlixBus's fuel cell project.

The same profit without shipping

Vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells have a range of at least 500 miles to refuel. Refueling should take up to 20 minutes, as hydrogen is being replaced by diesel.
The performance characteristics promoted by fuel cells are: acceleration of force. These, in turn, must meet current standards for long distance buses.

For his part, Claus Möhlenkamp is the CEO of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies. According to Möhlenkamp: "The hybrid system that combines battery and fuel cells in the right way is particularly useful for heavy vehicles that meet long distances because fully electric vehicles do not yet have the power to travel long distances."

Möhlenkamp continues: "In the first phase of the FlixBus fuel cell project, a flagship fleet of buses will be equipped with technology as a pilot test. In the future, we want to contribute significantly to reducing CO2 emissions in city traffic. it will be a breakthrough for other mobility sectors. "

Competitors

In this regard, it is worth noting that several European companies have joined forces to form a partnership. The goal is to get a fleet of 1,000 buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells in Europe.

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