Hexagon Purus Partners with GILLIG for Hydrogen-Powered Transit Buses in the US
Key Ideas
  • Hexagon Purus and GILLIG have signed a multi-year agreement for hydrogen fuel storage systems for fuel cell-powered transit buses in the US.
  • Delivery of the systems will be from Hexagon Purus' Maryland facility, promoting sustainable public transportation solutions.
  • The partnership reflects a commitment to reducing carbon emissions with hydrogen in the mobility sector, aligning with global hydrogen initiatives and growth projections.
  • The Hydrogen Council notes a significant increase in hydrogen projects worldwide, with green hydrogen expected to contribute up to 25% of global energy needs by 2050.
Hexagon Purus, a provider of zero-emission mobility solutions, has partnered with GILLIG, a heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer in the US, to supply hydrogen fuel storage systems for new fuel cell-powered buses. The systems will be delivered from Hexagon Purus' facility in Westminster, Maryland. GILLIG's vice president emphasizes the importance of hydrogen-powered buses in advancing sustainable public transportation. The agreement solidifies Hexagon Purus' market standing with leading transit bus OEMs in North America and Europe. The article underscores the role of hydrogen in reducing carbon emissions, especially in challenging sectors, and the necessity of green hydrogen for the mobility industry. Globally, over 30 countries have introduced hydrogen roadmaps, with a notable increase in hydrogen projects and investments. The Hydrogen Council predicts that green hydrogen could meet a quarter of the world's energy needs by 2050, highlighting the growing momentum and potential of hydrogen in the energy transition.
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