The startup designs and manufactures electric and hydrogen fuel cell bus chassis, focusing on zero-emission transportation solutions. It also provides bus refurbishment, engineering design for electric vehicles, and infrastructure development planning to enhance the adoption of sustainable public transit systems.
Funding
$7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Public transportation operators face increasing pressure to transition to zero-emission fleets to meet sustainability goals and comply with environmental regulations. Existing electric and hydrogen bus chassis often lack the necessary efficiency, modularity, and local support required for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness in diverse operating conditions.
Solution
ARCC designs and manufactures lightweight, modular electric and hydrogen fuel cell bus chassis, enabling public transport operators to transition to zero-emission fleets with greater flexibility and efficiency. Their Longreach series features a bolted aluminum chassis, reducing vehicle weight by approximately 2 tons compared to competitors, leading to increased energy efficiency and range. The company also offers the Hydrogen Power Module (HPM), a modular and remotely monitorable power system integrating Ballard fuel cells and other components. ARCC provides end-to-end solutions, including bespoke vehicle design, fuel cell servicing, and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, ensuring a seamless transition to sustainable public transit.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes public transportation operators, government entities, and infrastructure providers seeking to deploy zero-emission bus fleets and related infrastructure.
Features
- Lightweight bolted aluminum chassis for improved energy efficiency and extended range
- Modular and interchangeable power systems supporting full electric or hydrogen-electric configurations
- Customizable battery systems with options from Webasto, Durapower, and Microvast, safeguarded by Klinefire fire suppression systems
- Hydrogen Power Module (HPM) integrating Ballard's 70kW FCMove fuel cell, Innotherm cooling, and Swagelok hydrogen transport systems
- enableRFS: High-pressure Stage 1 hydrogen refuelling solution
- Comprehensive fuel cell servicing, integration, diagnostics, and repair services as an official Ballard Power Systems service partner
- Bespoke vehicle design and manufacturing for specialized applications
- Remote monitoring and diagnostics for critical systems