Geely is extending the product range of their
commercial vehicle brand Yuan Cheng with the fuel cell bus F12 and the battery
electric bus C11. The F12 is expected to offer a range of more than 500
kilometres.
The F12, available in 10.5m and 12m versions, will
be Geely’s first fuel cell powered commercial vehicle. With a consumption of
7.5 kg hydrogen per 100 kilometres, the company expects to achieve a range of
more than 500 kilometres. According to Geely, the fuel consumption values were
determined during driving tests on the road.
One full tank should be sufficient for one complete
day of operation. Should the hydrogen supply run out, the tanks can be refilled
in ten minutes according to the press release. In addition to the hydrogen
drive, the F12 should also stand out from the competition due to its modern
interior and driving comfort. Among them are also some functions that are intended
to help fleet operators, such as real-time remote monitoring, a warning to
other vehicles in the event of poor road conditions or fault analysis from a
distance.
While the F12 is also suitable for longer distances
due to its range, the battery electric C11 is used in public transport and for
tourist and shuttle journeys. Geely has not yet released more technical data,
such as power, range and charging time.
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