Kamaz-6290 Fuel Cell Bus Unveiled in Moscow

Kamaz has presented the hydrogen fuel cell bus 6290 at the COMTRANS-2021 international exhibition in Moscow. Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec (the state corporation that owns Kamaz) outline this is the next step in the search for alternative energy sources and in the development of modern environmentally friendly passenger transport.

Kamaz has presented the hydrogen fuel cell bus 6290 at the COMTRANS-2021 international exhibition in Moscow. Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec (the state corporation that owns Kamaz) outline this is the next step in the search for alternative energy sources and in the development of modern environmentally friendly passenger transport.

Kamaz-6290 fuel cell bus unveiled

Bus chassis and body were assembled at NEFAZ, a company’s subsidiary in Bashkiria. Roof equipment was installed in the research and technology center of Kamaz, Rostec points out in a press note. The body is made of high-strength steel and safe plastic, supporting the required durability and safety in emergencies. The dimensions of Kamaz-6282 are 12.4х2.55х3.4 m.

This innovative product is hydrogen fuel cells-powered and is fitted with six cylinders for compressed hydrogen storage. Cylinders are roof-mounted for safety purposes. «Unlike the electric bus with the endurance of 70 km after complete battery recharge, the hydrogen fuel cell bus can travel up to 250 km, which makes it applicable even for interurban traffic», the company says.

The bus features ZF axles (on the rear there is the AxTrax) is equipped with the modern high-performance pneumatic braking system with EBS, ABS, ASR, and EPB, slope stop function, motion interlocking function for open doors, and a monitoring sensor for wear and tear of brake pads. Total passenger capacity is 80, with 33 seats.