Hexagon Purus selected by New Flyer to supply hydrogen cylinders for buses in North America

Hexagon Purus will continue to provide its Type 4 hydrogen storage cylinders for New Flyer’s next generation, zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit bus, the Xcelsior CHARGE FC™, enabling a driving range of 370+ miles (600 km) on a single refuelling. The total value of this contract is estimated to be approximately US$6.3 million.

Production of the Type-4 hydrogen storage cylinders will be out of Hexagon Purus’ facility in Westminster, Maryland (US). Since 2020, Hexagon Purus has delivered hydrogen cylinders for more than 200 New Flyer hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit buses.

"New Flyer’s next generation zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit bus, the Xcelsior CHARGE FC, is North America’s most advanced hydrogen bus and is built on decades of experience and innovation,” said Brad Barnes, Strategic Sourcing Vice President, NFI. “We are thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with Hexagon Purus and look forward to supporting our customers by putting more high-performing hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit buses on the road in North America during 2025.”

“We have built a strong relationship with New Flyer over several years, and we are very happy to continue supporting them in 2025,” said Michael Kleschinski, EVP Mobility & Infrastructure. “There is an increasing demand for zero-emission solutions in public transportation, and New Flyer’s hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit bus offering plays a vital role in decarbonising public transportation.”

The cylinders will be delivered throughout 2025.

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