Wrightbus Delivers 12 Hydrogen-Powered Buses to German Operator WestVerkehr
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- Wrightbus has delivered 12 hydrogen vehicles to WestVerkehr in Germany, bringing the total to 43 hydrogen buses in the country with plans for 130 by 2025.
- The Kite Hydroliner buses have a range of up to 1,000 kilometers, quick refueling time, and can accommodate up to 90 passengers, meeting VDV and GSR2 safety regulations.
- A European service center has been opened in Brühl, Germany, by Wrightbus, as part of its plan to establish a network of service centers across the continent.
- The CEO of Wrightbus, Jean-Marc Gales, highlighted the environmental benefits and strong partnership with WestVerkehr in introducing zero-emission hydrogen buses for improved air quality.
Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus has supplied 12 new hydrogen buses to WestVerkehr, a German operator, adding to the existing fleet of 43 hydrogen-powered buses in Germany. The deployment of the Kite Hydroliner single decks in the westernmost district of Germany will connect towns like Heinsberg, Hückelhoven, and Erkelenz. These buses are designed for long journeys, with a range of 1,000 kilometers, quick refueling in less than 10 minutes, and capacity for up to 90 passengers, meeting safety regulations. Wrightbus has inaugurated a European service center in Brühl near Cologne, marking the beginning of a network of service centers in Europe. CEO Jean-Marc Gales emphasized the AllServiceOne brand's commitment to maintaining all types of buses, including those of other manufacturers, promoting zero-emission transportation for environmental benefits and improved air quality. The partnership with WestVerkehr signifies a strong collaboration in advancing sustainable public transportation.
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