Alternative drive systems
As the largest transport company in the city of Chemnitz, CVAG has a direct role to play in actively shaping the transport transition in Chemnitz and sustainably improving the quality of life in our city. While we have stood for electromobility in the tram sector for almost 130 years and have been travelling with ‘green electricity’ since 2017, we are now increasingly testing and using alternative forms of propulsion.
Biogas hybrid buses
- Procurement of 30 barrier-free low-floor buses with biogas hybrid drive in 2022/2023
- Funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
- → Funding amount of 9.5 million euros, corresponds to 70 percent of the eligible costs
Diesel hybrid buses
- Procurement of 15 barrier-free low-floor buses with diesel hybrid drive in 2021
Supported by funds from the Municipal Transport Financing Act (Gemeindeverkehrsfinanzierungsgesetz GVFG)
A look into the future: hydrogen and electric buses
We want to make a contribution to reducing greenhouse gases with our vehicle fleet and continuously develop our fleet towards a CO2-neutral fleet. To this end, the use of alternative drive systems is being tested and implemented.
With regard to Chemnitz as a national hydrogen competence centre, hydrogen as an energy source is therefore naturally also an important topic for us. Subject to financial support, we are endeavouring to procure and test two hydrogen buses in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
Our subcontractor, the company Reichelt, is already operating an electric minibus on route 89. We are supporting them by providing the appropriate charging infrastructure.