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Reducing carbon emissions with Neil Collins from Wrightbus and William McCaughey, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, captured as part of the Zero Carbon Tour.

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by Neil Collins from Wrightbus and William McCaughey, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim - Zero Carbon Tour interview

Kilroot Power Station is a large generating station for electricity in Northern Ireland. They are looking to develop the technology to transform the site into a hydrogen hub, powered by renewable solar and wind power.

Wrightbus have produced the worlds first double decker hydrogen bus and have spearheaded the shift away in Northern Ireland from diesel buses. By next year 70% of the buses will have zero emissions.

For the full story, please watch the video! Discover more here: www.zerocarbontour.com.

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Make the change to hydrogen and electric vehicles in order to improve your carbon footprint and help save the planet.

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