Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25 million to bolster UK’s green transport revolution and drive growth

Wrightbus to invest £25 million to bolster UK’s green transport revolution and drive growth | Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Northern Ireland-based firm Wrightbus is to invest £25 million for cutting-edge research to develop next-generation electric and hydrogen vehicles. The investment is set to be transformative in cutting emissions and creating skilled jobs to grow the local economy, supporting the government’s Plan for Change. As the UK’s fastest-growing zero-emission bus manufacturer and a major employer in Northern Ireland and the wider UK, Wrightbus’ new fundin…

Science Secretary Hails Wrightbus as Company Pledges £25 Million to Bolster UK’s Green Transport Revolution and Drive Growth - British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia

Millions of pounds in investment by Wrightbus to develop the next generation of green buses has been welcomed today by Science Secretary Peter Kyle, highlighting it as a key driver of economic growth under the Plan for Change. As the UK’s fastest-growing zero-emission bus manufacturer and a major employer in Northern Ireland and the wider UK, Wrightbus’ new funding will accelerate the next generation of electric and hydrogen-powered buses, poten…

Wrightbus dedicates £25 million for zero emission bus R&D

Northern Irish bus manufacturer Wrightbus has allotted £25 million for research and development of next-generation electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Wrightbus to build 1,000 zero-emission buses as part of major expansion drive

Northern Ireland bus manufacturer Wrightbus is set to supply up to 1,000 zero-emission buses across the UK as it embarks on a significant expansion programme, increasing production by 40% and creating 1,000 new jobs over the next two years. The Ballymena-based firm also revealed plans to invest £5 million in developing the UK’s first long-distance hydrogen coach, capable of travelling 1,000km (621 miles) on a single refuelling of its hydrogen fu…

Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25M to bolster UK’s green transport revolution

During his visit to the company’s Northern Ireland headquarters in Ballymena, Science Secretary Peter Kyle praised Wrightbus as a standout example of how investing in R&D fuels business development, job creation and regional economic growth.

Wrightbus invests £25m in clean transport technology in Northern Ireland

Northern Irish zero emissions bus manufacturer Wrightbus is investing £25m to develop clean transport technology across the UK.  The company said the research and development project would bring skilled jobs and vital transport infrastructure to Northern Ireland and the wider UK.  The investment includes £10m to develop efficient electric buses, £5m to develop hydrogen-powered coaches, £5m for product validation across the UK and £5m for vehicle…