Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions develops hydrogen and battery propulsion systems along with the necessary refueling infrastructure to decarbonize heavy transport, initially focusing on the rail sector. The company addresses the urgent need for sustainable mobility solutions by providing demand-led technologies that facilitate the transition away from diesel operations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Heavy transport, particularly in the rail sector, relies heavily on diesel, contributing significantly to carbon emissions. Decarbonizing this sector requires new propulsion systems and refueling infrastructure, but the transition faces technological and logistical challenges.
Solution
Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions develops hydrogen and battery propulsion systems and the associated refueling infrastructure to decarbonize heavy transport. Focusing initially on the rail market, the company provides demand-led technologies to facilitate the transition away from diesel operations. Vanguard employs a systems approach, delivering clean mobility for people and goods with supporting infrastructure. Their solutions include feasibility studies, drive system design, new vehicle and retrofit conversions, and power management units.
Target Audience
The primary customers are OEMs, operators, lessors, and infrastructure owners in the rail and heavy transport sectors seeking to decarbonize their operations.
Features
- Development of hydrogen-hybrid drive systems for freight (NEO) and passenger (Ion) vehicles
- Standalone, flexible power management units (PMU)
- HySENSE Feasibility studies to explore the viability of sustainable technology for transport systems
- HySENSE Optimisation using real-world data to optimize drivetrain hardware
- HydroHUB: Bespoke hydrogen refueling infrastructure integrated with renewable energy sources
- Hydrogen as a Service: Fuel supply, operator training, and hardware maintenance