Estonian designers to launch the first hydrogen-powered shuttle
Auve Tech, together with scientists from the University of Tartu, has developed a new mode of transport. The shuttle uses hydrogen fuel as its energy.
The design of the unmanned vehicle resembles a mini bus that can seat six people. While in motion, the shuttle emits only water and heat energy.
The shuttle is controlled remotely. The operator controls the speed and direction of movement, the order of safe entry and exit of passengers, the social distance between them.
The company positions the new mode of transport as a means of transportation over short distances, to the homes of passengers from extensive transport hubs.
As for the category of passengers who will be able to use the shuttle services, they have not yet been announced. In the beginning, they will be residents of the Estonian city of Tartu. Then, perhaps, the practice of using such transport will spread to nearby areas.
This is the first experience of using public transport using hydrogen fuel.
The company notes that it is extremely important for the environment to use hydrogen transport. It is an environmentally friendly replacement for existing gasoline and diesel vehicles.
The start of trips is scheduled for July 5, 2021.
And while hydrogen cars are just beginning to be tested on public roads, traditional vehicles remain in use. The section "Cars, motorcycles, mopeds" contains a sufficient number of models that can be purchased right now.
The design of the unmanned vehicle resembles a mini bus that can seat six people. While in motion, the shuttle emits only water and heat energy.
The shuttle is controlled remotely. The operator controls the speed and direction of movement, the order of safe entry and exit of passengers, the social distance between them.
The company positions the new mode of transport as a means of transportation over short distances, to the homes of passengers from extensive transport hubs.
As for the category of passengers who will be able to use the shuttle services, they have not yet been announced. In the beginning, they will be residents of the Estonian city of Tartu. Then, perhaps, the practice of using such transport will spread to nearby areas.
This is the first experience of using public transport using hydrogen fuel.
The company notes that it is extremely important for the environment to use hydrogen transport. It is an environmentally friendly replacement for existing gasoline and diesel vehicles.
The start of trips is scheduled for July 5, 2021.
And while hydrogen cars are just beginning to be tested on public roads, traditional vehicles remain in use. The section "Cars, motorcycles, mopeds" contains a sufficient number of models that can be purchased right now.
