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Israel Unveils First Hydrogen-Powered Intercity Bus
Israel's first hydrogen-powered intercity bus has entered service in northern Israel as part of a pilot program to test the fuel's viability for heavy transport.
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What happened
- 01Israel's first hydrogen-powered intercity bus has begun operating to transport Bazan Group employees between Nahariya and the company's refinery.
- 02The Audace 1050 model bus has a range exceeding 500 kilometers and can be fully refueled in under five minutes.
- 03The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure supported the development and import of the bus with 2.5 million shekels.
- 04The government has allocated an additional 10 million shekels to develop hydrogen refueling infrastructure across Israel.
- 05The vehicle, which carries up to 53 passengers, emits only clean water as it generates electricity onboard using hydrogen fuel cells.
- 06Bazan Group is running the pilot program to test the viability of hydrogen technology for heavy long-haul transportation.
The Audace 1050 model bus, delivered by Auto Chen Mobility of the Belilius Group to the Bazan Group, will transport employees daily between Nahariya and the company's oil refinery complex. The vehicle can carry up to 53 passengers and utilizes hydrogen produced by Bazan itself.
Equipped with four high-pressure hydrogen tanks and a CATL battery, the bus has an operational range exceeding 500 kilometers, potentially reaching up to 600 kilometers on intercity routes. Unlike heavy electric vehicles that require lengthy charging times, this hydrogen fuel-cell bus can refuel in under five minutes, emitting only clean water.
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure supported the pilot project with 2.5 million shekels. Additionally, the government has allocated 10 million shekels to develop broader hydrogen refueling infrastructure in Israel, aiming to overcome the economic challenges of high vehicle costs and refueling station investments.
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