Wrightbus has announced a significant £25 million investment to advance zero-emission public transport technologies, specifically in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell systems. The funding includes £10 million for further developing its StreetDeck Electroliner and £5 million for a hydrogen-powered coach anticipated to rival diesel in efficiency. They will also spend on product validation and predictive telematics to enhance fleet management. With over 1,800 zero-emission buses already fulfilling 50 million miles, the company aims to produce primarily electric buses in 2025 while maintaining a strong European supply chain.
Wrightbus has announced a £25 million investment to enhance zero-emission public transport, focusing on both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
The investment will fund the development of a hydrogen-powered coach capable of traveling 1,000km on one refuel, challenging diesel alternatives.
This move represents Wrightbus’ largest R&D commitment and aims to optimize fleet operations using telematics and AI analytics.
The company has a strong presence across Europe and plans to produce 1,200 buses in 2025, mainly battery electric.
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