Hexagon Purus has received an order to deliver high pressure cylinders to Talgo, S.A., a leading manufacturer of intercity, standard and high speed passenger trains, for its first hydrogen prototype train.
The Talgo Vittal-One train will be built and deployed in
“There are more than 10,000 diesel trains in operation across
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About the market
Replacing diesel trains with hydrogen-powered trains is a cost-effective way to decarbonize train lines and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. It does not require massive track overhauls and can be achieved by retrofitting existing diesel trains. This is especially beneficial in rural areas where there are more miles to cover, but fewer passengers to justify the expense.
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 third 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’ hydrogen cylinders will be delivered in the second half of 2021.
For more information:
Telephone: +47 476 12 713 | karen.romer@hexagongroup.com
Telephone: +476 12 713 | salman.alam@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, and aerospace applications.
Learn more at www.hexagonpurus.com and follow @Hexagon Purus on LinkedIn.
About Talgo
Talgo S.A., is the leading company in the design, manufacture and maintenance of high speed light trains with industrial presence in seven countries:
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