A bus on the route between Dortmund and London has been equipped with solar panels on the roof, generating energy for electronic devices and air conditioning on board.
So-called solar mats were installed on the roof of the bus, preventing air resistance thanks to their ultra-thin and lightweight format. During the trial period, an average of 1.7 litres of diesel was saved per 100 km, which translates to roughly 7% diesel saved per trip. This number is expected to increase in the summer.
FlixBus is the first to apply this technology to an international long-distance bus, in a bid to provide Co2 neutral services by 2030. Once the pilot project is deemed successful it will be extended to other routes and the rest of the fleet.
