Volgren Unveils Innovative Hydrogen-Powered Bus at Australia's National Bus Show
Key Ideas
  • Volgren, at the Australian National Bus & Coach Show 2024, showcased the Volgren Optimus Electric and Volgren Optimus Hydrogen models developed in partnership with Wrightbus.
  • The Optimus range has already been deployed in major Australian cities, offering diesel, hybrid, electric, and hydrogen options with top-notch safety and quality standards.
  • The new electric models boast a range of up to 350 kilometres and feature lightweight zero-emission bus bodies, a result of extensive research and testing by Volgren.
  • Volgren's collaboration with Wrightbus since 2022 marks a significant step in introducing hydrogen-powered fuel cell buses to the Australian market, enhancing sustainability in public transport.
Volgren, a part of the Marcopolo group, recently participated in Australia's National Bus & Coach Show 2024 in Brisbane, unveiling the Volgren Optimus Electric and Hydrogen models. These buses, designed in collaboration with Wrightbus, are part of the Optimus city bus range already in use in Australian cities like Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth. The buses are versatile, with options for diesel, hybrid, electric, and hydrogen chassis, meeting high safety and quality standards. The new electric models offer a range of up to 350 kilometres and have ultra-light zero-emission bodies, the outcome of extensive research and testing. Notably, the partnership with Wrightbus has enabled Volgren to introduce the first hydrogen-powered fuel cell buses to the Australian market, promoting sustainable transport solutions. Volgren, with a dominant 70% market share, is Australia's largest bus manufacturer. The company's commitment to innovation and sustainability is evident in their new bus models, aiming to revolutionize public transportation.
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