ENC moves ahead with hydrogen-powered buses
The ENC Axess EVO-FC bus is designed to have a range up to 400 miles based on application.
lDorado National (California) or ENC, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., announced the next generation of its zero-emission products, Axess® Battery Electric Bus (EVO-BE™) and Axess Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus (EVO-FC™), are now in development.
Both buses utilize the field-proven Axess platform, a market-leading product in performance and safety, and have advanced technology enabling longer ranges. Available to order now with expected delivery in 2023, ENC offers multiple Axess variations: Axess EVO-BE in 32’, 35’ and 40’ and Axess EVO-FC in 40’.
The next generation Axess EVO-BE will have an industry-leading 738 kWh of battery energy storage. The battery system and energy storage for the bus are supplied by Proterra Powered™, a manufacturer of exceptional battery packs for zero-emission electric vehicles.
The next-generation Axess EVO-FC bus is designed to have a range of up to 400 miles, based on application, and will build on the legacy of ENC’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric bus. ENC was the first bus manufacturer to complete the 12-year/500,000 miles FTA Altoona test for a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric powered bus in 2018.
ENC selected BAE Systems, the industry leader in electric drive systems and controls for the transit industry, for its new Gen3 powertrain for the next-generation Axess EVO-FC.
The Axess EVO-BE and EVO-FC buses leverage a common structural platform, propulsion system and technologies, with over 90% commonality. This provides a simpler solution of aftermarket support, employee training and maintenance for our customers operating a mixed Battery Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric fleet.
Jason Moore, Vice President and General Manager, ENC, said, “The innovative designs of the next generation Axess EVO-BE and Axess EVO-FC further support ENC’s commitment to revolutionizing the heavy-duty transit bus industry by advancing zero-emission vehicles.”
