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range extender which consists of a hydrogen tank which performs an endothermic chemical reaction with the use of fuel cells that power the electric motor. In order to save space in the main bus, the fuel cells and tanks are provided in the trailer rather than in the bus itself. With this technology, the buses can cover a range of up to 350 km.
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