MCV Partners with Hexagon Purus for Hydrogen Bus Project in Europe
Key Ideas
- MCV has signed a deal with Hexagon Purus to supply tanks for its hydrogen buses, adding to the previously ordered fuel cell modules from Ballard.
- Hexagon Purus's German plant in Kassel will be supplying the tanks, with delivery scheduled for the current year.
- The collaboration aims to introduce fuel-cell electric buses in EU projects, advancing the decarbonization of public transportation in core markets.
- Michael Kleschinski of Hexagon Purus expressed excitement about the partnership with MCV and supporting their hydrogen initiatives in Europe.
MCV has partnered with Hexagon Purus for their hydrogen bus project in Europe. The company had already ordered fuel cell modules from Ballard and has now signed up Hexagon Purus to supply the tanks. The tanks will be provided by the supplier's German plant in Kassel, with delivery expected within the current year. The fuel cell buses equipped with technologies from both Ballard and Hexagon Purus are intended for use in EU projects, aimed at decarbonizing public transportation. While specific details about the end customers and locations remain undisclosed, the partnership signifies the growing momentum in hydrogen transit buses. Michael Kleschinski, Executive Vice President at Hexagon Purus, expressed optimism about the collaboration, highlighting the increasing adoption of fuel-cell electric buses to drive sustainability efforts in transportation.