These buses use electric motors powered by batteries, which are charged by on-board hydrogen fuel cells, emitting only water vapour. The HEBs are refuelled with green hydrogen at Metro’s dedicated refuelling station.
This project was made possible with the strong support of the Tasmanian Government through Renewables, Climate, and Future Industries Tasmania, along with the Department of State Growth (Tas), and key project partners Foton Mobility Distribution, H2H Energy, and the Blue Economy CRC. The company's appreciation also goes to the many Metro teams whose hard work brought this project to fruition.
Over the next two years, the HEBs will continue to operate on a variety of Metro’s Hobart routes, collecting valuable data and insights on how this technology performs in Tasmania’s unique climate and terrain. This trial is a significant step forward in Metro’s modernisation journey and will deliver important learnings for both Metro and the wider Tasmanian hydrogen industry.
