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30/11/2016
Wrightbus Launches New Zero-Emission Vehicle
Northern Ireland firm Wrightbus has launched a new zero-emission double decker bus in London.
The vehicle debuts a new hydrogen fuel cell driveline from Wrightbus which will rapidly become available to power both single deck and double deck buses as it becomes fully production ready next year.
The new technology provides a zero-emission drive system which encompasses a hydrogen fuel cell and a battery pack to power the vehicle.
Offering a reliable system with no emissions, all Wrightbus hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will feature an electric drive axle packaged to allow a full flat floor throughout the bus, a zero-emission heating/cooling system, the ability for overnight charging if the operator desires, and remote diagnostics.
Dr William Wright CBE, Co-Founder & Director of Wrights Group, said: "Wrightbus is a company where innovation and technology is at the core of everything we do, and we have led the way in the practical development of clean vehicle technology in buses over many years. This vehicle joins the recently launched StreetAir EV and brings an interesting new dimension to zero-emission bus technology offering transport operators a responsible choice to help address the world’s environmental challenges."
The project has been part funded by the APC under a grant for common platforms and assembly methods for Ultra Low Emission Buses.
Pic: Wrightbus
(CD)
The vehicle debuts a new hydrogen fuel cell driveline from Wrightbus which will rapidly become available to power both single deck and double deck buses as it becomes fully production ready next year.
The new technology provides a zero-emission drive system which encompasses a hydrogen fuel cell and a battery pack to power the vehicle.
Offering a reliable system with no emissions, all Wrightbus hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will feature an electric drive axle packaged to allow a full flat floor throughout the bus, a zero-emission heating/cooling system, the ability for overnight charging if the operator desires, and remote diagnostics.
Dr William Wright CBE, Co-Founder & Director of Wrights Group, said: "Wrightbus is a company where innovation and technology is at the core of everything we do, and we have led the way in the practical development of clean vehicle technology in buses over many years. This vehicle joins the recently launched StreetAir EV and brings an interesting new dimension to zero-emission bus technology offering transport operators a responsible choice to help address the world’s environmental challenges."
The project has been part funded by the APC under a grant for common platforms and assembly methods for Ultra Low Emission Buses.
Pic: Wrightbus
(CD)
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