A 7.5 ton electric truck to be launched under new Wrightbus brand Rightech
A strategic framework agreement with two Chinese manufacturers (one of these is King Long) provides the basis for the new products. All new products (e-trucks and e-buses) will be supported by a Wrightbus warranty, service and maintenance package. Also, for Europe, Rightech has signed four LOIs with service providers in Germany, France and Benelux, in addition to the Wrightbus regional service headquarters in Brühl.
Zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus has recently launched a new brand, called Rightech. Under this brand, a 7.5 ton truck in left-hand and right-hand drive, as well as and two buses, a 6m and a 9m, will be launched, with the aim of selling across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
All new products will be supported by a Wrightbus warranty, service and maintenance package. Also, for Europe, Rightech has signed four LOIs with service providers in Germany, France and Benelux, in addition to the Wrightbus regional service headquarters in Brühl.
In addition, Ryze Power, part of a portfolio of net zero companies run by Wrightbus owner Jo Bamford, will provide class-leading charging infrastructure and expertise, while W-Tech, the technology and research centre set up by Wrightbus in conjunction with Queen’s University Belfast, will help bus and truck operators optimise routes for ultimate efficiency within the fleet.
Rightech also focuses on electric trucks (with King Long)
A strategic framework agreement with two Chinese manufacturers (one of these is King Long) provides the basis for the new products. Mr Bamford, who bought Wrightbus out of administration in 2019, said Rightech would help accelerate the decarbonisation plans for all transport and fleet operators. “Given the very tangible effects of climate change on our planet there’s simply no time to waste. Each one of my businesses is focused on energy transition, from vehicles, hydrogen and sustainable fuels through to supply, distribution and infrastructure. But operators need to act now with affordable solutions in front of them. Rightech has the answer – offering an incredible product with the backing of Britain’s best bus manufacturer”, Jo Bamford said.
“Our factory continues to increase production of full-size single and double-deck buses but to meet demand in the zero-emission midi-bus sector this partnership makes sense. The quickest way to decarbonise truck and bus fleets is to electrify immediately”, said Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales. “Rightech will solve these problems, backed by our portfolio of net-zero companies which will provide more jobs and opportunities for our workforce in Northern Ireland, the rest of the UK and Europe.”
