Bus manufacturer Wrightbus has introduced NewPower, a new initiative based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, focused on replacing older diesel engines with zero-emission electric powertrains. This move aims to accelerate the decarbonisation process by eliminating diesel powertrains in older fleets affordably. The conversion process, which can be completed in as fast as three weeks, allows for the decarbonisation of around 500 buses annually, aiding in enhancing air quality in various locations. Wrightbus, renowned for creating the world's first hydrogen bus and the famous London Routemaster, has unveiled ambitious plans for job creation and extensive expansion across Europe through NewPower. The company has already recruited senior personnel from the automotive industry to support this initiative. The CEO of Wrightbus, Jean-Marc Gales, emphasized the significance of converting mid-life buses to zero-emission vehicles, highlighting the immediate benefits for air quality improvement.