Hexagon Purus has signed a contract with Stadler Rail to develop cylinder
storage system for the first hydrogen commuter train in the U.S.
The contract includes the development and homologation of a new cylinder and
tank system to be approved in the U.S. The train will be built and tested in
Switzerland and other European locations, then transferred to California in
2023.
"In the midst of the climate crisis, the demand for solutions that help reduce
emissions across transport industries is growing rapidly. Hydrogen-powered
trains are a smart solution to reduce local emissions without incurring the high
cost of electrifying the tracks," says Michael Kleschinski, Executive Vice
President of Hexagon Purus. "We are pleased to help with the further development
of the infrastructure need for this ground-breaking move in public transit."
About the market
Replacing diesel trains with hydrogen-powered trains is an innovative way of
reducing local emissions on train lines and to reduce the overall emission of
harmful substances and greenhouse gas. It does not require massive track
overhauls.
Driving energy transformation
Hydrogen is a clean and safe energy carrier that can be used as fuel for power
in numerous applications. Hexagon Purus' lightweight, durable all-composite Type
4 pressure vessel technology serves a wide range of mobility and storage
applications in the hydrogen industry. This contract represents the second
hydrogen rail project that Hexagon Purus has supported since the introduction of
the world's first hydrogen powered commuter train in 2018.
Timing
Hexagon Purus' storage system is due to be delivered in the fourth quarter of
2021.
Contacts:
Karen Romer, SVP Communications, Hexagon Composites
Telephone: +47 950 74 950 | karen.romer@hexagongroup.com
David Bandele, CFO, Hexagon Composites
Telephone: +47 920 91 483 |?david.bandele@hexagongroup.com
About Hexagon Purus
Hexagon Purus, a Hexagon Composites company, enables zero emission mobility for
a cleaner energy future. Hexagon Purus is a world leading provider of Hydrogen
Type 4 high-pressure cylinders, complete vehicle systems and battery packs for
fuel cell electric and battery electric vehicles (FCEV and BEV) including hybrid
mobility applications on light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, transit buses,
ground storage, distribution, marine, rail, aerospace and backup power
solutions.
Learn more at www.hexagongroup.com and follow @HexagonASA on Twitter and
LinkedIn.
About Stadler
Stadler has been building trains for over 75 years. The provider of rail vehicle
construction solutions has its headquarters in Bussnang in eastern Switzerland.
It has a workforce of around 12,000 based in various production and engineering
locations as well as more than 40 service locations. The company is conscious of
its social responsibility for sustainable mobility and therefore stands for
innovative, sustainable and durable quality products. The product range in the
field of mainline railways and city transport includes high-speed trains,
intercity trains, regional and suburban trains, metros, tramways and trams.
Stadler also manufactures main-line locomotives, shunting locomotives and
passenger carriages. It is the world's leading manufacturer in the rack-and-
pinion rail vehicle industry.