{"id":69699,"date":"2026-08-10T10:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T10:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/69699\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T10:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T10:43:10","slug":"bosch-launches-hydrogen-fuel-cell-bus-trial-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/69699\/","title":{"rendered":"Bosch Launches Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Bus Trial in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bosch\u2019s new fuel-cell system has entered test operations in Madrid, where an Irizar bus is being used in passenger services to assess the technology\u2019s performance under real-world conditions. The trial will examine the potential for hydrogen-powered buses to support zero-emission public transport, including on longer-distance routes.<\/p>\n

A new Bosch fuel-cell system is being tested in Madrid\u2019s public transport network as bus operators consider alternatives to diesel powertrains in response to European Union (EU) emissions requirements.<\/p>\n

Spanish bus company Alsa<\/a> is operating the Irizar test bus, which is equipped with Bosch\u2019s FCPM C190 fuel-cell power module. The vehicle has already been transporting passengers through the Spanish capital for several weeks.<\/p>\n

Operations will focus on routes where the fuel cell\u2019s longer range can demonstrate its capabilities, with the trial expected to continue for several weeks.<\/p>\n

Thomas Pauer,<\/a> member of the Bosch Mobility sector board and president of Bosch Power Solutions, said: \u201cThe fuel cell is the perfect complement to battery-electric powertrains \u2013 even in bus operations,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFuel cells are especially well-suited for buses that travel longer distances every day and rarely have the opportunity to charge en route. With this trial, we can clearly demonstrate that Bosch\u2019s fuel-cell technology is ready for the demands of large-scale deployment in passenger transport.\u201d<\/p>\n

The test vehicle has undergone extensive testing and received the necessary approval ahead of its operation in Madrid.<\/p>\n

Day-to-day passenger services will now be used to assess the robustness and capabilities of its fuel-cell powertrain under real operating conditions.<\/p>\n

The bus uses Bosch\u2019s FCPM C190, a compact fuel-cell system based on a horizontal double stack that provides a continuous output of 190 kilowatts.<\/p>\n

Combined with the vehicle\u2019s available hydrogen tank capacity, the system enables ranges of more than 1,000 kilometres. Refuelling takes between 10 and 15 minutes, allowing the vehicle to also be used for intercity services.<\/p>\n

Bosch\u2019s fuel-cell portfolio also includes the FCPM C300, designed for heavy-duty tour buses and trucks, and the FCPM C100. The latter provides a continuous power output of 100 kilowatts and features a flat design intended for city buses.<\/p>\n

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The Madrid trial comes as EU regulations place increasing emissions requirements on bus operators and urban transport networks.<\/p>\n

By 2030, carbon emissions from newly registered city buses must be reduced by 90 per cent compared with 2019 levels. For other types of buses, the requirement applies from 2040.<\/p>\n

Fuel-cell power modules are recognised by the EU as zero-emission vehicle technology and are among the alternatives being developed to replace conventional diesel powertrains.<\/p>\n

According to the European Automobile Manufacturers\u2019 Association (ACEA), just over 38,000 new buses were registered in the EU in 2025.<\/p>\n

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Alongside fuel-cell systems for transport, Bosch is developing technologies covering hydrogen production, infrastructure and use.<\/p>\n

In 2025, the company announced the launch of its Hybrion proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis stack for hydrogen production.<\/p>\n

Bosch is also developing technology for hydrogen engines and offers components for port and direct injection.<\/p>\n

At the end of 2025, a Bosch development team won the German Future Prize, the federal president\u2019s award for technology and innovation, for its development of the mobile fuel cell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bosch\u2019s new fuel-cell system has entered test operations in Madrid, where an Irizar bus is being used in…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":69700,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21054],"tags":[5307,23213,21064],"class_list":["post-69699","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-bosch","tag-bosch","tag-insights","tag-robert-bosch"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69699","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69699"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69699\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69700"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}