Hexagon Purus Continues Partnership for Zero-Emission Mobility with New Flyer in North America
Key Ideas
- Hexagon Purus selected by New Flyer for the fifth consecutive year to supply hydrogen cylinders, supporting zero-emission transportation in North America.
- The partnership enables the deployment of advanced hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit buses with a driving range of 370+ miles/600 km on a single refueling.
- The total value of the contract is estimated at USD 6.3 million, with production taking place in Westminster, Maryland, for delivery throughout 2025.
- As the mobility sector accounts for 20% of global carbon emissions, the use of hydrogen plays a vital role in decarbonizing public transportation and reducing emissions.
Hexagon Purus, a leading manufacturer of zero-emission mobility solutions, has been chosen by New Flyer, North America’s largest mass mobility provider, to supply hydrogen cylinders for the fifth year in a row. This collaboration aims to support zero-emission transportation by deploying hydrogen buses and infrastructure across the U.S. and Canada. Hexagon Purus will supply its Type 4 hydrogen storage cylinders for New Flyer's latest zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit bus, enabling a driving range of over 370 miles on a single refueling. The contract, valued at around USD 6.3 million, will see production in Westminster, Maryland, for delivery in 2025. The partnership is crucial in combating carbon emissions in the mobility sector. The article emphasizes the significance of hydrogen in reducing emissions, especially in challenging sectors. With over 30 countries releasing hydrogen roadmaps and significant investments in hydrogen projects globally, green hydrogen is projected to meet up to 25% of the world's energy needs by 2050, highlighting its pivotal role in the energy transition.
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North America
Sustainability
Carbon Emissions
Energy Transition
Zero-emission
Business Partnership
Public Transportation
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