Hexagon Purus Continues Partnership with New Flyer for Hydrogen Transit Buses in North America
Key Ideas
- Hexagon Purus to supply Type 4 hydrogen storage cylinders for New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ transit buses, enabling a driving range of 370+ miles on a single refueling.
- The contract's total value is estimated at approximately USD 6.3 million, marking the fifth consecutive year of collaboration between the two companies.
- Production of the cylinders will take place in Hexagon Purus' facility in Westminster, Maryland, with over 200 hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit buses already delivered since 2020.
- Both NFI Group Inc. and Hexagon Purus express enthusiasm and commitment to furthering the adoption of zero-emission hydrogen solutions in North America's public transportation sector.
Hexagon Purus, a prominent manufacturer of zero-emission mobility solutions, has been chosen by New Flyer to supply hydrogen cylinders for the latter's hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit buses for the fifth year in a row. New Flyer, a key player in promoting zero-emission transportation in North America, will utilize Hexagon Purus' Type 4 hydrogen storage cylinders in their Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ buses, offering an impressive driving range of over 370 miles on a single refueling. The contract, valued at around USD 6.3 million, underscores the ongoing partnership between the two companies. Production of these cylinders will occur in Hexagon Purus' Maryland facility, with a track record of over 200 buses already being equipped since 2020. Executives from NFI Group Inc. and Hexagon Purus express optimism and dedication to advancing the usage of zero-emission hydrogen technology in the region's public transportation sector.