The delivery of hydrogen fuel storage systems will be supplied from Hexagon Purus’ facility in Westminster, US.
“Introducing a hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell bus into our product lineup signifies GILLIG's commitment to advancing sustainable public transportation technologies. It's about offering a solution that's not only flexible enough to fit every fleet but also matured through our thoughtful approach to product development, ensuring reliability and readiness for the demands of today's transit environment,” said Ben Grunat, GILLIG’s VP of Product Planning and Strategy. “We are happy to team up with Hexagon Purus as a reliable partner and supplier of hydrogen fuel storage systems to strengthen our commitment to leading the industry through innovation and strategic partnerships."
“Entering into a long-term agreement with GILLIG confirms our strong market position with leading transit bus OEMs in both North America and Europe,” said Michael Kleschinski, Executive Vice President of Hexagon Purus. “There is a strong commercial momentum in the transit bus segment driven by demand for zero emission public transport solutions”.
The mobility sector is accountable for approximately 20% of annual carbon emissions globally, and hydrogen has a significant role to play in reducing these emissions, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors. Making green hydrogen available for use in amongst other the mobility sector is critical to reduce carbon emissions.