Hexagon Purus to Provide Hydrogen Storage Cylinders for New Flyer's Advanced Fuel Cell-Electric Buses
Key Ideas
- Hexagon Purus selected to supply Type 4 hydrogen storage cylinders for New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ buses with a range of over 370 miles.
- The contract, valued at 6.3 million USD, highlights the increasing demand for sustainable public transportation solutions.
- Production of hydrogen cylinders by Hexagon Purus at its Maryland facility continues a successful partnership that has supplied cylinders for over 200 buses since 2020.
- New Flyer's commitment to deploying hydrogen-powered buses aligns with their goal to support zero-emission transportation and decarbonization efforts.
Hexagon Purus has been chosen by New Flyer to supply hydrogen storage cylinders for its hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit buses in 2025. This collaboration marks the fifth consecutive year of partnership between the two companies. Under the agreement, Hexagon Purus will supply Type 4 hydrogen storage cylinders for New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ buses, which are designed to have a driving range exceeding 370 miles on a single refueling. The contract, valued at approximately 6.3 million USD, reflects the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions. Hexagon Purus will manufacture these cylinders at its Westminster, Maryland facility, maintaining a production relationship that has already delivered hydrogen cylinders for over 200 buses since 2020. New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE FC buses are considered North America's most advanced hydrogen buses, showcasing the company's dedication to innovation and experience in the field. The delivery of the hydrogen cylinders is scheduled throughout 2025 to support New Flyer's ambitious plans of deploying next-generation hydrogen-powered buses across its network. Michael Kleschinski, EVP of Mobility & Infrastructure at Hexagon Purus, expressed satisfaction in continuing the partnership with New Flyer, emphasizing the increasing demand for zero-emission solutions in public transportation and the crucial role of hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses in decarbonizing the transit sector.