Siemens Mobility has launched its first dual-fuel field-services van in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, introducing hydrogen to its road vehicle fleet.
The vehicle combines a hydrogen fuel tank with conventional diesel fuel, enabling the van to achieve about 160-180 miles per gallon in dual-fuel mode, with diesel-only operation available as a back-up. Hydrogen refuelling reportedly takes less than 10 minutes.
Aberdeen City Council hydrogen spokesman, councillor Philip Bell, said: “It’s fantastic that Siemens Mobility has a hydrogen hybrid van as part of its fleet. We are delighted to enter this partnership with Siemens Mobility which will encourage greater uptake in the private sector.”
The van, which on average travels 1,000 miles per month around Aberdeen, will be used by Siemens Mobility’s traffic signal maintenance teams to carry out routine installation and service works.
It is expected to enter service next month. If the trial is successful, the company will look to introduce the same technology to new additions to its fleet in Aberdeen.
