Wrightbus

Dr Andy Harris, Head of Data Research and Analytics at Wrightbus and Centre Manager of the W-TECH Centre at Queen's University Belfast, (the only research centre in the world dedicated to the advancement of bus technologies), recently presented at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)'s 5th Engineering a Hydrogen Economy Conference at the Millennium Point in Birmingham. Dr Andy shared a background of Wrightbus' innovative history, including how we developed the world's first hydrogen double-deck bus, to now being a world leader in H2 bus technologies, with an overview of the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK funded #NextGenFCEV project leading to the recent launch of our StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 2.0. He spoke of his excitement about the continued innovation we are seeing across the industry: “Internationally, we've seen significant technological step changes in fuel-cell technologies for transport applications with efficiency, serviceability and weight reduction improvements, all leading to a lower total-cost-of-ownership. More locally, we are excited to see UK-based consortiums backed by government funding to introduce novel and innovative ways to produce, compress and store H2 fuel. If prototypes are successful, and with a clear route to market, it would make the UK a global leader in hydrogen-based technologies.” The conference welcomed industry and academic experts on hydrogen’s expanding role in aerospace, HGVs, marine, and internal combustion applications including Marcus Walls-Bruck, National Composites Centre, Barrie Goode, Swansea University, Dr Chloe Jo Palmer, Rolls-Royce, James Fidler, P.Eng Sturgeon County, Dr. Richard Osborne Ricardo Machado, Dr. Sivapriya (Priya) Mothilal Bhagavathy PNDC and Ingar Fossan Safetec We were incredibly proud to see the advances in fuel cell technology at Wrightbus taking centre stage, recognising the invaluable contribution we are making to the decarbonisation of public transport across the globe on our drive to a greener future. Find out more about our Gen2.0 Streetdeck Hydroliner: https://lnkd.in/e9xgv-Vr #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #HydrogenBus #HydrogenFuelCell  

If you are celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Dublin today, make your celebrations even greener by travelling on the National Transport Authority’s StreetDeck Electroliners for Dublin Bus (Bus Átha Cliath), designed and built by Wrightbus, bringing cleaner air to the city for commuters, residents and tourists! The stunning and iconic yellow Dublin buses have gone green, helping to decarbonise transport in the beautiful city of Dublin with Dublin Bus and the National Transport Authority. The battery-electric double-deck Electroliners operate across the city and are supported by the newly electrified #Summerhill and #Phibsborough depots. These buses offer excellent accessibility features, including ramps at both doorways, separate wheelchair and buggy spaces, priority seating, hearing loops, USB charging, and a high level of comfort for both the passengers and the driver. As well as improving air quality by lowering emissions and cutting carbon, these buses cut down on noise pollution, helping to create a healthier environment and quieter commute around the city. We are delighted to partner with Dublin Bus and the National Transport Authority as we work together to help make public transport an accessible, comfortable and cleaner means of travel, lowering emissions and providing cleaner more breathable air in the city. #Wrightbus #TFI #NTA #DublinBus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #StPatricksDay 

#FleetFriday | The RB9 9metre and RB6 6metre BEV buses from RIGHTECH | Transport Solutions Meticulously selected OEM vehicles, hand-picked from selected partners to meet the specifications, performance, cost and quality we demand. Wrightbus engineers have spent over 30,000 hours on testing, refining, validation, design and homologating the vehicles to ensure they meet our exacting standard and local legislative requirements. By bringing these battery electric buses to market, RIGHTECH is helping to make the transition to zero-emission affordable, helping to improve air quality and reduce carbon across towns and cities in the UK, Ireland and across Germany, Benelux and France. Find out more about the benefits of adding RIGHTECH | Transport Solutions products to your fleet: Web: www.rightech.eco Email: enquiries@rightech.eco Contact our sales team directly: UK: john.mcleister@wrightbus.com | John McLeister FCILT GERMANY/ BENELUX/FRANCE: erhan.eren@rightech.eco | Erhan Eren #RIGHTECH #ZeroEmission #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #CleanTransport #ElectricBuses

The low emission Wrightbus Contour Coach has been designed for maximum driver comfort. The Contour has a comfortable seat with armrests, easy to reach functions and a modern, ergonomic display with automatic foldable colour 15" LCD, plus a microphone for the driver and crew seat. For extra safety, it has a 3-point safety belt and electrical sunshade for the windscreen, while a full-screen front windshield adds style and greater visibility. For extra peace of mind, the Contour has a reversing camera as standard, and a camera at the rear door. It even has a large capacity, dash mounted refrigerator. The Contour is supported by a full Wrightbus warranty, alongside an unparalleled service and maintenance package from AllServiceOne. Comfortable | Accessible | Safe Find out more about the new Contour: https://lnkd.in/eb2jHNZ8 Contact: David.Porter@wrightbus.com | David Porter #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #Coaches #ContourCoach #CoachTravel #CoachOperator #LowEmissionTravel

Tim Deakin from routeone Magazine caught up with the progress being made at Wrightbus’ NewPower UK Bicester factory as work gains pace towards a target of 150 repowered buses a completed by the end of the year and 250 in 2026. An initial order for First Bus is well underway, with the first of those buses back in use. Arriva UK Bus, The Go-Ahead Group and Rotala are among other confirmed customers, each for one seed conversion to start. Wrightbus Group CEO, Jean-Marc Gales commented on the scope of each project, sharing: “every single bus order is bespoke; along with the conversion from diesel to electric, operators also want refurbishment – from paint to seats and everything in between” a process that is “becoming more streamlined each week” Read the full story on the Route One website: https://lnkd.in/eSNAGEPv #Wrightbus #NewPower #RouteOne #Repower #RepoweringBuses #Decarbonsiation #PublicTransport

Wrightbus are proud to offer long term sustainable careers in the manufacturing industry, where you will have the opportunity to thrive and grow within a world leading company. Join us for the next Wrightbus Recruitment Night Thursday 27th March | Doors open 5.30pm | Tours every half hour Join us to explore the opportunities on offer, tour the factory and facilities and discover how you can be part of shaping the future of the public transport manufacturing and decarbonisation. We are continuing to grow and are adding to our teams of industry experts across Wrightbus, RIGHTECH | Transport Solutions, AllServiceOne and NewPower UK. This is a fantastic event that will allow you to meet our managers and HR team, and get a behind the scenes look at what it is like to work at Wrightbus. Our teams will be happy to answer all of your questions about the roles on offer. Whether you are at the beginning of your career, or ready for a change - we would love to meet you. Register for the event today via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/ewY-WK2F Or email hr@wrightbus.com #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #GreenJobs #ManufacturingJobs #CareerOpportunity #Recruiting

NewPower UK by Wrightbus offers a groundbreaking solution by re-powering mid-life diesel buses, making it more affordable to decarbonise and improving air quality in cities. NewPower can accelerate the decarbonisation of bus fleets across the UK, ensuring zero carbon emissions on all journeys. Here, Chairman Jo Bamford discusses the ‘why behind the what’ – how NewPower offers solutions for energy transition in public transport, with TCO and cost per mile less than that of diesel buses TCO benefits converting diesel to NewPower: - TCO of NewPower 6% lower than diesel EU6 (when including OPEX rebates). - 41% reduction in maintenance costs - 17% reduction in energy costs - 13% increase in OPEX rebates available Contact the team to find out more about re-powering your fleet with NewPower UK: E: enquiries@newpower.eco W: newpower.eco #NewPower #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #Repower #Decarbonisation #PublicTransport #EnergyTransition #UKManufacturing

Today is International Women’s Day and we are celebrating the incredible woman who play an essential part in the success of the Wrightbus team- some of whom are represented in this photo. We are very proud that our female workforce is growing and is represented right across the business, in manufacturing, quality, logistics, engineering, HSE, sales, finance, human resources, supply chain, IT, apprenticeships, administration and purchasing - and within our subsidiary companies, AllServiceOne, NewPower UK and RIGHTECH | Transport Solutions. We are continuing to grow a strong, diverse workforce made up of over 2,300 highly skilled individuals who are helping Wrightbus lead the way on the industry. We remain committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone to grow, thrive and achieve their full potential. Let’s continue to grow, continue to excel, continue to support each other and continue to #AccelerateAction as we become a leading name across the globe. #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #InternationalWomensDay #Team #WomenInEngineering #WomenInManufacturing #InclusionInAction

Today is International Women’s Day and we are celebrating the incredible woman who play an essential part in the success of the Wrightbus team- some of whom are represented in this photo. We are very proud that our female workforce is growing and is represented right across the business, in manufacturing, quality, logistics, engineering, HSE, sales, finance, human resources, supply chain, IT, apprenticeships, administration and purchasing - and within our subsidiary companies, AllServiceOne, NewPower UK and RIGHTECH | Transport Solutions. We are continuing to grow a strong, diverse workforce made up of over 2,300 highly skilled individuals who are helping Wrightbus lead the way on the industry. We remain committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone to grow, thrive and achieve their full potential. Let’s continue to grow, continue to excel, continue to support each other and continue to #AccelerateAction as we become a leading name across the globe. #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #InternationalWomensDay #Team #WomenInEngineering #WomenInManufacturing #InclusionInAction

We were delighted to share a bittersweet moment with Peter Manning, First Bus Systems Engineer, as he visited Wrightbus for a final time to sign off the new First Bus Aberdeen StreetDeck Electroliner. Peter has been a great friend to Wrightbus throughout his career, and is now heading towards his well earned retirement after 40 years in the industry.   Mick Campbell, Head of Sales and First Bus Account Manager at Wrightbus, reflected both personally and professionally on Peter’s retirement:   “It has been an absolute pleasure working with Peter, both as a colleague during my own time at First Bus and more recently as a customer. His knowledge and friendship have played a pivotal role in my career in the bus industry. I know I speak on behalf of everyone at Wrightbus and across the industry by saying we wish him all the best in his retirement."   The relationships we build with our customers at Wrightbus is hugely important, the teamwork, feedback, knowledge sharing and friendships that we pride ourselves upon remain at the core of what we do - putting the customer first and listening to and responding to what they have to say. Peter Manning has been not just a valued customer but in many ways one of the team, as we have worked together with First Bus to bring cleaner, greener buses to the roads across the UK. Look out for this latest addition to their fleets - the StreetDeck Electroliner for Aberdeen entering service.   We wish Peter every success in his next chapter and a long and happy retirement! #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #FirstBus