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Introduction / Description of the Projects / CUTE
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Clean Urban Transport for Europe
is a European Union project initiative to test three Citaro fuel cell buses each in nine cities in Europe.
| | | | | | | | | The aim of the project is to demonstrate the feasibility of an innovative, high energy efficient, clean urban public transport system. This demonstration will encompass the operation of 27 purpose designed fuel cell powered, low-noise buses in 9 European cities. Therefore regional appropriate hydrogen (H2) production and refueling infrastructures will be established. This public transport system will contribute to the reduction of overall CO2 emissions. | In addition the elimination of local NOx, SO2 and particulate emissions will improve health and living conditions in urban areas. The outcome of the project will also be an improved public acceptance of the H2 fuel cell transport system, a more secure energy supply for the EU and the realistic application of renewable energy sources. It will strengthen the competitiveness of EU industry, create new jobs and greatly contribute to the Kyoto commitments of the Member States. |
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