Innovation Segment : Electric Vehicles

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Hydrogen bus fleet - France

France

The world’s first hydrogen-powered bus rapid transit (BRT) system has been deployed in the city of Pau in the south of France.

Dubbed Fébus, the new service will see eight 18-meter long Van Hool buses operate on a 6km dedicated line in the center of Pau.

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Innovation theme: Hydrogen-powered bus rapid transit, Upgraded city public transport system, Producing their electricity on board, using a hydrogen fuel cell,  zero-emission technology,  bus’ power source is an electric hybrid.

Relevant for

  • Mechanical engineer
  • Automobile engineer
  • Thermodynamics & heat sciences professional
  • HVAC engineer
  • Mechatronics professional
  • Instrumentation and control systems engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Power electronics engineer
  • Microelectronics engineer
  • Telecommunications engineer
  • Chemical engineer
  • Electrochemical engineer
  • Industrial engineer
  • Roads & road transportation engineer

Innovation sector

  • Chemistry & chemical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Electronics & communications
  • Energy efficiency
  • Energy storage
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Logistics & transportation

Domain

Renewable Energy

Energy Efficiency

Energy storage

Sustainable transport

Sustainable materials

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

University researcher

Corporate researcher

Startup or entrepreneur

Solution provider

Industry