Volgren, an Australian bus bodybuilder, has partnered with Northern Irish bus manufacturer Wrightbus to introduce the first hydrogen-powered bus in Australia. This initiative follows Volgren's previous launch of a battery-electric bus on a BYD chassis in 2019. The collaboration with Wrightbus for fuel cell bus manufacturing in Australia was established in May 2022. The hydrogen-powered bus is the latest addition to Volgren's lineup of over 150 zero-emission buses, which include various models using battery-electric and fuel-cell technologies. Another hydrogen bus is already in production and is scheduled for delivery soon. The collaboration with Wrightbus marks a milestone as the company supplied the hydrogen fuel cell chassis technology, showcasing its advanced powertrain technology in Australia for the first time. Volgren's CEO, Thiago Deiro, expressed pride in leading the way towards zero-emission transport solutions and emphasized the importance of innovation and collaboration in creating sustainable public transport systems. Wrightbus CEO, Jean-Marc Gales, highlighted the significance of this partnership, noting the expansion of the company's global presence and its plans for Australia's decarbonization through hydrogen technology. The project aims to contribute to job creation, skills development, and the establishment of a greener public transport system. In other industry news, the Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen bus was awarded the title of Bus of the Year 2025 by the international Bus of the Year jury, marking the first win for a zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicle in the competition's history. Additionally, Ventura Systems, a Netherlands-based company specializing in innovative door systems for buses and coaches, celebrated its 30th anniversary at Innotrans 2024.