Wrightbus' Groundbreaking Hydrogen Coach Development Unveiled at Cenex Expo 2024
Key Ideas
  • Wrightbus showcased its first hydrogen coach development at Cenex Expo 2024 in Bedfordshire, marking a significant milestone in the company's return to coach manufacturing.
  • The demonstrator features a Voith heavy-duty motor, Forsee Power batteries, and StackPack fuel cells, highlighting the company's focus on efficiency and performance.
  • Trials for the vehicle, conducted without passengers but loaded with ballast, will test its capabilities on challenging routes between Derry/Londonderry and Belfast.
  • Wrightbus aims to enter the intercity coach sector with its hydrogen coach, emphasizing the importance of maximizing luggage capacity and achieving a 1,000km range.
Wrightbus recently unveiled its latest stage of hydrogen coach development at the Cenex Expo 2024 held at the Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire. This event showcased the company's first hydrogen coach since the '90s and highlighted its commitment to innovation in the public transportation sector. The demonstrator features a Voith heavy-duty motor, Forsee Power batteries, and StackPack fuel cells, all aimed at demonstrating the efficiency and power of the coach's driveline. Trials for the vehicle will be conducted up to the end of the year, with the first trial route shadowing a diesel coach on challenging inclines. Wrightbus is focusing on entering the intercity coach market with its hydrogen coach, emphasizing the need for efficient powertrains and maximum luggage capacity. The company aims to achieve a 1,000km range with its hydrogen coach and is exploring the possibility of single- and double-deck variants. The development of the coach, supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre, is a significant step towards Wrightbus' goal of bringing hydrogen-powered coaches into production by 2026.
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