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After Paris, HYVIA presents Master Van H2-TECH in Brussels during the European hydrogen week

  • After revealing Renault Master Van H2-TECH at the Paris Motor Show from 17 to 23 October, HYVIA is moving to the European capital. The brand will exhibit its hydrogen van in its production version at the Hydrogen Europe show (Stand 9A, Hall 11).
  • Mehdi Ferhan, COO HYVIA, will be speaking at the High Level Policy Conference on 25 October on the theme of the transformation of the hydrogen mobility sector. This round table is part of the European Hydrogen Week (24-28 October), the biggest annual event dedicated to hydrogen.
  • HYVIA is a joint venture between Renault Group and Plug, created in June 2021. Today, HYVIA is ready to hit the roads of Europe with the Master Van H2-TECH: zero emissions, 5-minute recharge time and 400 km range. With 12 m3 of volume and 1.80 m height in the loading area, it is the ideal vehicle for transporters and fleets.
  • HYVIA has recently been confirmed as part of the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) "Hy2Tech", a major step to develop partnerships with many French and European players. HYVIA will benefit from the support of the French government for the development of several generations of vehicles, and for the deployment of its fuel cell plant.

24 October 2022  10:00

“After a week spent at the Paris Motor Show, we are now very proud to present our hydrogen van on the European stage. HYVIA is ready to hit the road in Europe with the Renault Master Van H2-TECH, for which reservations have recently been opened online. The brand is taking a decisive step in its development, and we are supported by the European Commission, which reinforces our choices. HYVIA is based in France and is aiming for a 30% share of the European market for hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles by 2030.”

Mehdi Ferhan, COO HYVIA

After Paris, HYVIA unveils Master Van H2-TECH, in its serial version, in Brussels

Master Van H2-TECH is a hydrogen van, with a load volume of 12m3, adapted to the transport of goods and parcels, which meets the needs of professionals for their intensive use. It is equipped with a 30 kW fuel cell, a 33 kWh battery and tanks containing 6.4 kg of hydrogen (4 tanks of 1.6 kg).

Its main advantages are zero emissions, a recharge time of 5 minutes and a range of 400 km. It has a height of 1.80 m in the loading area, making it possible to stand upright inside and facilitating the organisation and delivery of goods and packages.

Master Van H2-TECH is manufactured in France: production of the vehicle at the Batilly plant, assembly and testing of the fuel cell at the HYVIA plant in Flins and integration of the fuel cell at Gretz-Armainvilliers, near Paris.

Find the technical characteristics of the vehicle on the QR code below:

Master Van H2-TECH is exhibited with a hydrogen refueling station and a fuel cell prototype. See you at Hydrogen Europe (Stand 9A, Hall 11) from 25 to 27 October 2022.

Reservations for 2023 are now open on the new HYVIA website: www.hyvia.eu.

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Isabelle BEHAR

HYVIA Communication Director

“HY” for hydrogen, “VIA” for road: HYVIA paves a new way forward for carbon-free mobility, with hydrogen mobility solutions. Created in June 2021, HYVIA is a joint venture equally owned by Renault Group, a dominant player in the automotive industry, and Plug, a world leader in turnkey hydrogen and fuel cell solutions. Based in France, for European markets, HYVIA offers a complete and unique ecosystem that includes light commercial vehicles with fuel cells, hydrogen refueling stations, supply of carbon-free hydrogen, services for financing and maintenance of fleets. https://www.hyvia.eu

 

Renault Group is at the forefront of a mobility that is reinventing itself. Strengthened by its alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, and its unique expertise in electrification, Renault Group comprises 4 complementary brands - Renault, Dacia, Alpine and Mobilize - offering sustainable and innovative mobility solutions to its customers. Established in more than 130 countries, the Group has sold 2.7 million vehicles in 2020. It employs more than 111,000 people who embody its Purpose every day, so that mobility brings people closer. Ready to pursue challenges both on the road and in competition, Renault Group is committed to an ambitious transformation that will generate value. This is centred on the development of new technologies and services, and a new range of even more competitive, balanced, and electrified vehicles. In line with environmental challenges, the Group’s ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040. https://www.renaultgroup.com

 

Plug is building the hydrogen economy as a global leading provider of comprehensive hydrogen fuel cell turnkey solutions. Plug has deployed over 50,000 fuel cell systems, designed, and built 165 refueling stations that dispense more than 70 tons of hydrogen daily, and is a technology leader in green hydrogen solutions via electrolysis. Present in Europe for more than 10 years, Plug has significant references in hydrogen mobility with key European industrials, logistics customers and vehicle manufacturers. Plug installed several PEM technology electrolyzers in Germany, France, The Netherlands, and Portugal. The company has deployed more fuel cell systems for electromobility than anyone else in the world. https://www.plugpower.com

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After Paris, HYVIA presents Master Van H2-TECH in Brussels during the European hydrogen week
After Paris, HYVIA presents Master Van H2-TECH in Brussels during the European hydrogen week

“HY” for hydrogen, “VIA” for road: HYVIA paves a new way forward for carbon-free mobility, with hydrogen mobility solutions. Created in June 2021, HYVIA is a joint venture equally owned by Renault Group, a dominant player in the automotive industry, and Plug, a world leader in turnkey hydrogen and fuel cell solutions. Based in France, for European markets, HYVIA offers a complete and unique ecosystem that includes light commercial vehicles with fuel cells, hydrogen refueling stations, supply of carbon-free hydrogen, services for financing and maintenance of fleets. https://www.hyvia.eu

 

Renault Group is at the forefront of a mobility that is reinventing itself. Strengthened by its alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, and its unique expertise in electrification, Renault Group comprises 4 complementary brands - Renault, Dacia, Alpine and Mobilize - offering sustainable and innovative mobility solutions to its customers. Established in more than 130 countries, the Group has sold 2.7 million vehicles in 2020. It employs more than 111,000 people who embody its Purpose every day, so that mobility brings people closer. Ready to pursue challenges both on the road and in competition, Renault Group is committed to an ambitious transformation that will generate value. This is centred on the development of new technologies and services, and a new range of even more competitive, balanced, and electrified vehicles. In line with environmental challenges, the Group’s ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040. https://www.renaultgroup.com

 

Plug is building the hydrogen economy as a global leading provider of comprehensive hydrogen fuel cell turnkey solutions. Plug has deployed over 50,000 fuel cell systems, designed, and built 165 refueling stations that dispense more than 70 tons of hydrogen daily, and is a technology leader in green hydrogen solutions via electrolysis. Present in Europe for more than 10 years, Plug has significant references in hydrogen mobility with key European industrials, logistics customers and vehicle manufacturers. Plug installed several PEM technology electrolyzers in Germany, France, The Netherlands, and Portugal. The company has deployed more fuel cell systems for electromobility than anyone else in the world. https://www.plugpower.com