The Munich-based ARTHUR Group is impressively continuing its solid growth course and, as an independent manufacturer (OEM), is underlining its technological leadership in the field of zero-emission commercial vehicles. In the year to date, key milestones have been reached with a multi-million order value for 20 hydrogen buses, the opening of a new production plant and the successful market entry in Germany, which impressively demonstrate the proven series application and the position achieved within a short time period in the segment of hydrogen-powered large-capacity buses.
ARTHUR BUS has secured a landmark major order by signing a contract worth more than 15 million EUR to supply 20 zero-emission H2 buses and other services to the city of Lublin. The vehicles will go into operation by the first quarter of 2026 at the latest and expand the city’s hydrogen fleet to a total of 24 buses. The project is supported by national and EU funding and underlines the competitiveness of ARTHUR BUS compared to established manufacturers. The mayor of Lublin emphasized at the signing of the contract: “The hydrogen bus is the future of public transport because it combines ecology with everyday practicality.“
ARTHUR BUS is also making its mark in Germany: The ARTHUR H2 ZERO 12 was able to prevail against strong competition in the tender process in the Bremerhaven metropolitan area. ARTHUR BUS has thus succeeded in entering the German regular service market – a key step in a segment that is developing rapidly towards emission-free mobility.
Unique technology position and expansion of production
The innovative strength of ARTHUR BUS is particularly evident in its powertrain technology: the buses combine state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cells with long-lasting and safe lithium titanium oxide batteries. This combination enables a range of over 500 kilometers with a H2 fuel tank capacity of 37.5 kg, short refuelling times and quiet, emission-free operation – ideal conditions for use in urban and regional scheduled services. Philipp Glonner, CEO of ARTHURBUS, emphasizes: “Our vehicles combine the latest fuel cell technology with energy-efficient LTO batteries. They are not only completely emission-free, but also particularly low-maintenance and safe.“
The modular drive and battery concept allows flexible adaptation to individual customer requirements and application profiles. This is complemented by digital services such as fleet management tools, predictive maintenance and a modular spare parts and service offering. This reduces operating costs and maximizes vehicle availability – a decisive factor for municipal and private operators.
The European market for zero-emission buses is growing dynamically. By 2024, every second newly registered city bus in the EU was already emission-free, and hydrogen buses are becoming increasingly important, especially for longer distances and demanding application profiles. Operators today demand vehicles with a long range, maximum availability, low operating costs and state-of-the-art safety and assistance systems – requirements that ARTHUR consistently meets with its product and service portfolio.
The suitability of the ARTHUR H2 buses for everyday use has been proven by numerous practical deployments in Germany, Austria and Poland. Transport companies and passengers praise their reliability, quiet operation and innovative design. The ARTHUR 12m H2 bus was particularly appreciated by guests in the VIP shuttle operation at the Ludwig Erhard Summit at Lake Tegernsee, a leading event for the political and business elite. Further vehicles for the German market are already in the production ramp-up phase for the metropolitan area of Bremerhaven.
With the opening of the new production plant in Lublin on an area of around 10,000 square meters, ARTHUR BUS is sending a clear signal for further international growth. The plant enables the production of hydrogen buses in the three-digit range per year and meets the highest standards of efficiency, quality and sustainability. Martin Lischka, Co-CEO ARTHUR Holding, emphasizes: “With a flexible and sustainable production and location concept as well as the highest standards of efficiency and quality, ARTHUR is unique in its segment as a H2 fuel cell bus manufacturer. We are proud to be able to celebrate this milestone in the growth and industrialization of the Group after such a short time.“
ARTHUR’s successes so far this year are impressive proof that the Group is on a solid growth path, driven by technological innovation, practical testing and a consistent focus on the requirements of a dynamically growing market for sustainable mobility. ARTHUR BUS is therefore ideally positioned to actively shape the transformation of European public transport and secure sustainable growth in the long term.
