A leading international, multi-modal operator engaged Direx Solutions to complete a feasibility study for the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) buses in Sydney, Australia. The study informed a zero-emission strategy to commence the transition of the bus fleet to clean energy vehicles, part of the winning tender for the prestigious Greater Sydney Region 9 Metropolitan Bus Service Contract covering the eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Sydney and Central Business District (CBD).

Direx Solutions worked with the local bus operator, a leading hydrogen bus manufacturer, and our academic partner Durham University, to produce a strategic zero-emission solution for battery-electric and HFC buses.

Following a current state assessment of depots, routes and vehicles available in the market, Direx Solutions developed a proposed fleet replacement plan, a redesigned layout and depot upgrades plan, a route conversion plan, and a draft operational assumption plan. The strategy was overarched by a Total Cost Ownership (TCO) model for comparison between conventional diesel and battery-electric buses.