On 14 September 2022 Solaris unveiled its Urbino 18 hydrogen bus. The heart of the Urbino 18 hydrogen bus is a cutting-edge fuel cell that acts as a miniature hydrogen power plant. Hydrogen is transformed by the fuel cell into electricity which is then transferred to the driveline.

Solaris’s new vehicle doesn’t feature a conventional engine compartment as it has been equipped with a modular drive system. The space thus saved allowed the bus maker to increase the vehicle’s passenger capacity.

Depending on the configuration, the bus will be able to carry up to 138 passengers.

Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen is a emission-free bus, which is powered by hydrogen fuel cell.  This incredibly innovated vehicle, offers a drive range up to 350km while preserving all advantages of an electric engine. The bus is characterised especially by a low level of noise and lack of vibrations while moving. Moreover, the only product of the chemical reaction, which takes place in the hydrogen fuel cell is water. A refilling time takes couple of minutes, and thus will ensure the flexibility and elasticity to the vehicle’s operator.

Sharply outlined body line, its comfortable interior but most importantly ecological drive guarantee novelty in the industry as well as uniqueness of an travelling experience not only for drivers but also passengers of existing metropolises.

The premiere of this vehicle was taking place during International Association of Public Transport UITP in Stockholm on 09-12 June 2019.