US bus manufacturer, GILLIG has signed a long-term agreement with Hexagon Purus for the supply of hydrogen fuel storage systems.
This multi-year supply agreement will provide storage systems for GILLIG’s new hydrogen fuel cell transit buses.
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The hydrogen fuel storage systems will be delivered to GILLIG from Hexagon Purus’ facility in Westminster, US.
Ben Grunat, GILLIG’s VP of Product Planning and Strategy said: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.
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.
This agreement follows earlier contracts with BAE Systems, which will provide the electric drive technology for the new hydrogen-powered buses, and Ballard Power, which will provide the fuel cells.