Tasmanians are riding on brand new H₂-powered buses, due to H2H Energy’s H₂ refueling technology. An update provided by Metro Tasmania shows great progress from the Tasmanian Government’s H₂ electric bus (HEB) trial, which uses locally made green H₂ alongside H2H Energy’s H2CORE refueling system.

H₂ is critical for the future of Australia’s transport sector, and delivering results on the ground gives governments and operators the certainty they need to invest. Data from Metro Tasmania also demonstrates the success of H2H Energy’s H2CORE technology.

Manufactured in Australia, the H2CORE offers 35 MPa or 70 MPa H₂ dispensing in a 40-ft high-cube shipping container, with configurable H₂ storage and refueling times. It can be fed from a tube trailer or electrolyzer which makes it incredibly useful for bus operators, reducing the infrastructure barrier to transitioning fleets and why it was selected for this trial.

To date, the H2H Energy refueller has proven to be fast, reliable, and capable of frequent, high-volume refueling, supporting three busy public buses operating around Hobart and refueling daily.

Right across Australia, governments are making the switch from diesel bus fleets to low or no emissions alternatives. Tasmania, in particular, is uniquely positioned with abundant hydro and wind energy resources to produce green H₂ at scale and use it to decarbonize transport.

The early success of the HEB trial validates the H2CORE and shows that a cleaner transport future can be powered by Australian know-how and Australian H₂.

The trial will also support comparisons between battery electric buses (BEVs) and fuel cell electric buses (FCEVs) in Australian operating conditions and provide critical, evidence-based data to guide future fleet investment decisions by governments and operators.

Cranston Polson, CEO and Founder of H2H Energy and a proud Tasmanian, is enthusiastic about the growing momentum in the domestic H₂ sector and the opportunity for his home state to lead in green energy innovation.

“Seeing the H2CORE actually on the ground in Hobart, refueling buses that are getting Tasmanians to work, school or home safely and reliably is a big step forward. Tasmania’s unique combination of hydro and wind resources gives us the ability to produce some of the cleanest H₂ in the world, and this trial shows how we can put it to work right here in our own communities.”

“As Tasmania and other parts of the country look to green their public transport fleets, they can deploy this Australian-made technology to make that switch quickly and effectively.”

A spokesperson for Metro Tasmania reinforced the value of local partnerships: “Partnering with a local technology provider in H2H Energy and using locally made Tasmanian H₂ to run the HEB trial will yield valuable data. We are pleased this trial can benefit our public transport system and grow local industries at the same time.”

This is one of several projects for H2H Energy across Australia, with demand growing for Australian-made H₂ refueling solutions as more light and heavy vehicle fleets transition to zero emissions.