Initial findings from last week’s (January 2) fire in Belfort, France, have confirmed that the incident was unrelated to the hydrogen fuel cell buses at the depot, according to reports.
Instead, an interview carried out by French media outlet Mobily-Cités with Yannick Monnier, Director of the Belfort Territory Transport Authority, suggested that initial analysis shows the fire was electrically generated, although Monnier added that it was too early to confirm.
The Director reaffirmed the effectiveness of hydrogen-powered buses and the safety mechanisms on board. “All the safety systems on the hydrogen buses worked perfectly,” Monnier told the French media.
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