As a result of a €25million European project, 14 European cities are deploying 152 zero-emission buses. One of these cities is Dundee, which is to obtain 12 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.
The Scottish city of Aberdeen is also included in the scheme as both cities are taking part via the Scottish Cities Alliance. The alliance aims to promote Scotland’s economic potential, supported by a commitment to make cities more efficient and sustainable.
This is “the first step in what we hope will be a very positive story for hydrogen bus fleets across Scotland’s cities,” says John Alexander, chair of the Scottish Cities Alliance and leader of Dundee City Council.
Alexander explains that “these buses and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure will further progress the decarbonisation of our cities by providing zero emission buses for our citizens.” He also notes that “Dundee plans to create a ‘state of the art’ integrated energy park deploying hydrogen fuel cell buses, fleet vehicles and hydrogen and alternative fuels refuelling infrastructure with energy being derived from renewable technologies.”
“This project will be a ‘first of its kind’ in Scotland combining heat, power and transport,” adds Alexander.
