Transport remains the cornerstone of the cities of the future. From Rome (which has just launched its first fleet of non-polluting buses) to Madrid, everyone is looking for the key. But it was a company that developed the first hydrogen-powered coach, and no one realized the huge opportunity it represents… until today.
When will we achieve sustainability in public transport? The eternal debate
Sustainable transport, essential for reducing the environmental footprint, faces challenges in its integration. Low environmental impact mobility is becoming an imperative, with a global call from the United Nations Secretary-General to achieve zero emissions in transport by 2050.
Sustainable alternatives are touted as the key to improving air quality in cities and mitigating climate change. From a United Nations perspective, sustainability in transport is an urgent challenge. The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, did not mince his words.
He pointed out (because it is almost de facto) that about 25% of greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector. The need to reduce these emissions has led to the search for cleaner and more efficient solutions.
The hydrogen coach that does not produce polluting emissions
The Irizar i6S Efficient hydrogen coach, voted Coach of the Year 2024 in Spain, has the prestige of being recognized as the pioneer in zero emissions. Developed by the Irizar company in collaboration with technological experts, this vehicle revolutionizes operational efficiency and the travel experience.
Its cutting-edge design not only reduces emissions, but also redefines standards in connectivity, safety and comfort. In fact, it sets the bar very high for other manufacturers, who have not been able to combine durability with power and, of course, passenger capacity.
Irizar’s innovation has been recognized with the 2024 Coach of the Year award in Spain, a distinction that the company is receiving for the ninth time. This achievement highlights Irizar’s constant pursuit of excellence and its ability to lead the industry in creating sustainable transportation solutions.
A range of 1,000 kilometers and fast charging: what does this coach look like?
The Irizar i6S Efficient Hydrogen is not only environmentally friendly, it redefines autonomy and charging speed. Capable of traveling up to 1,000 km on a single charge and recharging in just 20 minutes, it breaks traditional electric vehicle barriers and repositions hydrogen.
Its aerodynamic design, redesigned front end and digital vision system contribute not only to efficiency, but also to driver and passenger comfort. It is designed for large cities, although its model can be exported to smaller coaches in order to adapt it to cities or islands.
This vehicle marks a qualitative leap in the autonomy of hydrogen vehicles, a critical aspect for their viability on the market. The ability to cover significant distances without compromising fuel efficiency is a remarkable step in the evolution of clean vehicle technology.
The fact that it can be recharged in twenty minutes meets one of the company’s requests. You will remember that cars can also charge in a short time, even in a quarter of that time. However, we will return to the problem that we have talked about on other occasions: the crystallization of batteries.
The truth is that, even without fully embracing decarbonization, the transportation sector knows where it needs to continue to innovate. They proved it with this hydrogen coach and they did it recently with the first motorcycle equipped with a “sense of sight”. Can you imagine driving it and feeling like you’re riding in a sci-fi movie? Well, that’s a bit like it, here’s a taste.