Hexagon Purus signs long-term supply agreement for fuel cell buses

Hexagon Purus (Ålesund, Norway) has signed an exclusive, long-term supply agreement (LTA) with a leading European bus OEM. Under this agreement, Hexagon Purus will supply hydrogen storage systems for the OEM’s next-generation two-axle (12-meter) and articulated (18-meter) fuel cell bus offerings. This OEM has been a long-standing customer of Hexagon Purus. Deliveries under the LTA will take place between 2021 and 2024 with an estimated sales value of approximately €30 million (including some deliveries already made in 2021).

The hydrogen storage systems will be supplied from Hexagon Purus’ facility in Kassel, Germany, and will include Hexagon Purus’ lightweight Type IV cylinders, enabling a driving range of 350 kilometers.

“This agreement showcases the close collaboration with our long-standing customer. We both share a common vision and a common interest — to drive zero-emission mobility,” says Michael Kleschinski, EVP Hexagon Purus. “We are happy that a growing number of countries are eyeing hydrogen technology, which is a superb, green solution to decarbonize public transportation.”

According to Hexagon Purus CEO, Morten Holum, the company sees the adoption of zero-emission mobility solutions accelerating, which will ultimately lead to the rapid transition of more commercial vehicles, especially city buses, Holum reports.