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HYVIA AND HYSETCO JOIN FORCES TO ACCELERATE HYDROGEN MOBILITY

02 February 2023

At the Hyvolution 2023 exhibition, HYVIA and HYSETCO announce that they are joining forces to accelerate the development of hydrogen mobility for light commercial vehicles.

  • HYVIA and HYSETCO are developing a new cooperation which aims at:

– The improvement of the customer experience of HYVIA light commercial vehicles users in the public H2 charging stations of the HYSETCO network.
– The study of an integrated offer of HYVIA commercial vehicles to be proposed by HYSETCO, including the vehicle, the associated services, and the supply of hydrogen.
Complementary services proposed by HYSETCO for HYVIA light commercial vehicle customers.
– HYVIA’s support for the development of HYSETCO’s network of public H2 stations.

  • This cooperation is based on the complementary nature of HYVIA and HYSETCO’s offers:

– HYVIA, a joint venture dedicated to hydrogen mobility, offers an ecosystem of solutions including a range of H2 light commercial vehicles (van, minibus, chassis cab) and private H2 refueling stations for its professional customers.
– HYSETCO, the leading company in light hydrogen mobility in France, develops and operates public H2 charging stations and offers integrated solutions to facilitate access to hydrogen mobility for professionals.

Strongly committed to the hydrogen industry since its creation in June 2021, HYVIA continues in 2023 the deployment of its unique and complete ecosystem dedicated to hydrogen mobility. This collaboration with HYSETCO allows us to go even further to support our professional customers, in order to offer them even more refueling solutions and services.

David Holderbach President HYVIA

We are very pleased with this initiative between HYVIA and HYSETCO, which will enable us to offer our professional customers the best solutions to facilitate their transition to zero-emission hydrogen mobility, on a range of commercial vehicles. HYSETCO, the leader in light hydrogen mobility, confirms its commitment to contribute today and tomorrow to pollution-free cities.

Loïc Voisin President HYSETCO
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HYVIA AND HYSETCO JOIN FORCES TO ACCELERATE HYDROGEN MOBILITY

02 February 2023

  • HYVIA participates for the third time in the Hyvolution Exhibition, the major event for hydrogen players in Europe, on February 1ST and 2ND, 2023, in Paris, Porte de Versailles, France (stand 6D64).

– With the support of its two shareholders, Renault Group and Plug, and as the only French carmaker in the “Important Project of Common European Interest – Hy2Tech”, HYVIA fully deploys its complete ecosystem dedicated to hydrogen mobility in 2023.
– Its range of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles (vans, minibus, and chassis-cabs) continues to hit the roads of Europe in 2023 to meet the intensive needs of professionals in urban areas for low-carbon mobility. Hydrogen refueling and recharging solutions, as well as financing and maintenance offers, accompany a tailor-made offer adapted to each customer.
– In 2023, the HYVIA plant in Flins, France, accelerates its development with the ramp-up of its fuel cell assembly line, the construction of its electrolyzer to produce low-carbon hydrogen, and an assembly line for H2 refueling stations.

  • HYVIA also participates from February 4th, 2023, in the event, “On top of positive energies” in Morzine-Avoriaz, France, to raise awareness of the challenges of the energy transition and sustainable development and how hydrogen can play a decisive role.

– The hydrogen-powered Renault Master Van H2-TECH is presented to companies, local authorities, and the general public alongside innovative low-carbon applications: solutions for the energy transition in the particularly fragile ecosystem of the high mountains.
– The event resonates with the roadmap of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which is piloting the “Zero Emission Valley” project to develop the hydrogen industry and fight against pollution.
– The Energy Observer Foundation exhibition village owes its name to the first autonomous, zero-emission hydrogen-powered vessel, which has been sailing around the world since 2017.

HYVIA is back at Hyvolution, the must-attend event for hydrogen professionals in Europe, and is participating in the Energy Observer Village, in the heart of a region at the forefront of H2 mobility. Since its inception in June 2021, HYVIA has made a strong commitment to the hydrogen sector, in line with its unique and complete hydrogen mobility ecosystem, which takes on its full dimension in 2023.

David Holderbach CEO HYVIA

HYVIA @ HYVOLUTION

Back for a third year in a row, HYVIA is demonstrating the strength of its hydrogen ecosystem

– The Hyvolution exhibition is expanding rapidly, just like the H2 sector. Hyvolution is now taking place at Porte de Versailles in Paris, under the patronage of the President of the French Republic. With more than 350 exhibitors, this year’s exhibition focuses on the three hydrogen markets: mobility, energy, and industry.
– A regular exhibitor at this show since its creation and the only French carmaker in the “Important Project of Common European Interest – Hy2Tech”, HYVIA continues to strengthen the anchoring of its hydrogen ecosystem within the sector: production, distribution, and H2 mobility.
– HYVIA also participates in the “Campus Emploi Formation” organized during the event to continue talents’ recruitments.

A range of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles for all uses in 2023

Renault Master Van H2-TECH hydrogen van: already on the road in early 2023
– Zero emission, more than 400 km of range (WLTC cycle), 5 minutes refueling time.
– With 12 m3 of volume and 1.80 m height in the loading area, this van is adapted to the intensive use of companies for their logistic needs.
– First partners for the pilot phase: CHRONOPOST, ENGIE, ORANGE, EQUANS, Alpine F1 Team, AIRBUS, HAMBURGER HAFEN UND LOGISTIK AG, PACKETA and MAXIMATOR HYDROGEN GmbH.

Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH hydrogen minibus: on the road mid-2023
– Zero emission, 300 km range, 5 minutes refueling time.
– Adapted to the needs of companies and municipalities, this urban minibus can carry up to 15 passengers (9 seated, 6 standing).
– The distribution network is taking shape with partners such as PVI, MELLOR, TRIBUS and QIBUS, and with the first pilot customers: RATP Dev, B.E. GREEN, MILLA and STROOMLIJN.

Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH: on the road by the end of 2023
– Zero emission, up to 350 km of autonomy (according to conversion), 5 minutes refueling time.
– It allows great possibilities for conversions: projects are taking shape with converters to offer tipper, refrigerated, or large volume versions.

A complete hydrogen ecosystem to support customer mobility

HYVIA offers solutions to analyze and maximize the use of H2 vehicles, while optimizing the operating cost.

Hydrogen refueling and recharging solutions:
– H2 sourcing: a solution for each customer, for the supply of green or low-carbon hydrogen, whether for a single vehicle or a large fleet.
– H2 refueling station: a turnkey solution that can be deployed at the customer’s site, to increase its operating autonomy and energy independence.

Financing, maintenance, and support solutions:
– A first financing offer is developed with NEoT Green Mobility, a pioneer in zero emission mobility financing in Europe, and one of HYVIA’s first financial partners. HYVIA and NEoT are building a tailor-made proposal for each customer, according to his usage, country, region and purchase subsidies.
– Maintenance and assistance: pilot dealerships are being trained in Europe. “Flying doctors” accompany the start-up for an optimal customer experience.

A plant based in France that supports hydrogen mobility and accelerates in 2023

– The line for assembling and testing fuel cells, with a production capacity of 1,000 cells per year, will be gradually ramped up in 2023.
– A 1 MW electrolyzer is being installed in the plant and will be operational by mid-2023. It will produce 430 kg of low-carbon hydrogen per day for the plant’s and its customers’ needs.
– A new assembly and test line for H2 refueling stations will also be installed in 2023.

HYVIA @ ENERGY OBSERVER

A collaboration to raise awareness of hydrogen mobility issues

– The Renault Master Van H2-TECH prototype is exhibited alongside other vehicles, machines, or low-carbon applications: tangible demonstrations to raise awareness of the challenges of the energy transition among companies, elected officials, local authorities, students, schoolchildren, and the media.
– Hydrogen is one of the most promising fuels for vehicles requiring greater autonomy or fast recharging time, constituting a credible alternative to fossil fuels, particularly within the fragile ecosystem such as the Alps.
– The event in Morzine-Avoriaz is in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. At the forefront of H2 mobility, the region is piloting the “Zero Emission Valley” project, the first European hydrogen mobility project involving the simultaneous deployment of H2 refueling stations, H2 vehicles, and electrolyzers.

“On top of positive energies” with Energy Observer

– The Energy Observer Foundation exhibition village, dedicated to sustainable energy and hydrogen, is a temporary structure composed of two geodesic domes connected by a tunnel with a timeline illustrating the energy transition and climate change, designed in collaboration with ADEME.
– This village is named after the first hydrogen-powered vessel that has been traveling the world since 2017. Energy Observer is a laboratory of ecological transition designed to push the limits of zero emission technologies. From hydrogen to solar, to wind and hydropower, all solutions are experimented, tested, and optimized to make clean energies a concrete reality accessible to all.
– The exhibition village is located at the entrance to the resort of Avoriaz, at an altitude of 1,800 meters in Haute-Savoie. It opens its doors to the public from February 4th to 24th

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HYVIA PRESENTS RENAULT MASTER CITY BUS H2-TECH AT THE SALON DES MAIRES, FRANCE: FIRST HYDROGEN-POWERED URBAN MINIBUS IN EUROPE

21 November 2022

  • For the second year, HYVIA participates at the « Salon des Maires et des Collectivités Locales », from 22 to 24 November at Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles.
  • HYVIA presents Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH, the first hydrogen urban minibus in Europe, on the Renault Group booth B34 in Hall 3: this zero-emission urban minibus can carry up to 15 passengers with an autonomy of about 300 km and 5 minutes refueling time.
  • Manufactured in France and on the road by mid-2023, this minibus is already referenced by UGAP, France’s leading public procurement agency.
  • Moreover, the Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH distribution network is emerging throughout Europe with partners such as PVI (France), MELLOR (Sweden, Norway and Finland), TRIBUS (Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and Luxembourg) and QIBUS (Italy).
  • With first customers such as: RATP Dev, a major player in passenger transport in Europe, B.E. GREEN, a pioneer in zero-emission bus rental in France, MILLA, a pioneer in autonomous buses in France, and STROOMLIJN, a public transport specialist in the Netherlands.

Since its creation in June 2021, HYVIA has been at the “Salon des Maires et des Collectivités Locales”, which brings together the largest number of elected officials and territorial players all working daily on the management and development of territories in France. The hydrogen mobility sector is progressing fast. And HYVIA is accelerating. HYVIA, a company based in France, presented a hydrogen van at the Paris Motor Show that is now on the roads of France and Europe. And Europe’s first hydrogen-powered urban minibus, which we are presenting at this show, will be on the road by mid-2023.

David Holderbach CEO HYVIA

Technical data: Zero emission, 5 minutes of refueling time and 300 km autonomy

– With a 300 km autonomy, Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH can carry up to 15 passengers (9 seated, 6 standing) with easy and safe access for people with reduced mobility.
– The vehicle has an integral low floor for maximum accessibility for all passengers.
– Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH is equipped with a 30 kW fuel cell, a 33 kWh battery and a tank containing 4.5 kg of hydrogen at 350 bar.
– It meets the needs of companies, municipalities and local public services committed to low-carbon mobility.
– For more information: http://hyvia.eu/vehicle/master-city-bus-h2-tech/

Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH (*)

Dimensions & Configuration

Length 6 225 mm
Cabin width with/without mirrors 2 470/2 070 mm
Height 2 750 mm
Front overhang 869 mm
Wheelbase 4 332 mm
Rear overhang 1 040 mm
Floor height Front/Rear 250/350 mm
Internal height Front/Rear 1 900/1 800 mm
Ground clearance 170 mm
Internal width 1 765 mm
Total turning radius 16,2 m
Turning radius between sidewalk 15,7 m
Suspensions Front/Rear mechanical with Independent wheels
Types Front/Rear 235/75 R16
9 seated passengers + 6 standing passengers + driver
7 seated passengers + 4 standing passengers + 1 wheelchair + driver
Specific wide windows (10m2)
Electric plug 32A
Hydrogen refuelling plug @350b compatible 700b (max flow 60g/sec)

Powertrain & H2 system & Weight & Performances

Type Traction
Electric motor Renault
Power / Torque 57 kW/225 Nm
Lithium-Ion battery capacity 33 kWh
Battery voltage 400 V
Onboard charger 7 kW
Fuel Cell power 30 kW
Embedded hydrogen 4,5 kg
H2 tank pressure 350b
GVW 4 500 kg
Front axle capacity (min / max) 1 650 kg /1 850 kg
Rear axle capacity (min / max) 1 500 kg /2 800 kg
Payload 1 050 kg
Vehicle range up to 300 km
H2 refuelling time 5 min
Max battery charging time 5 hours
Max speed 70 km/h
H2 consumption (without A/C & Heating system) 2 kg H2/ 100 km
Max slope starting capacity (Empty/GVW) 20% / 15%

Basic equipment

ABS / Drivers airbag / ESP
Double electric sliding door with anti-pinch system
Specific area for the front destination sign
Suspended driver seat
Hill start system
Electric heating system for driver & passengers
Driver’s air conditioning system
Heated rear-view mirror
Onboard computer & Radio R&GO
Fog maker system
Bus stopping sign
Roof mounted continuous lighting strips
Manual flip ramp to side entrance
Specific wheelchair area
Non slip vinyl walkway floor covering TBC
Charging cable 32A – 6m

Options

Additional air conditioning system for passengers
Anti-fog lights
Reverse camera & radar
Destination signs (Front + lateral + rear)
Electrical predispositions
Passengers counting system
Control video system
Internal screen for passengers
Extended audio system
Passenger ticketing system
Bicycle alarm system
USB kit for passengers
FMS plug
Driver’s glass protection & Cash drawer
Specific covering or painting
Tachograph & Breathalyzer

 

* Provisional data

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

14 October 2022

  • 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 Renault 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.

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 Renault Master Van H2-TECH, in its serial version, in Brussels

Renault 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.

Renault 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:

Renault 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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PARIS MOTOR SHOW 2022: HYDROGEN REVOLUTION IS ON HYVIA IS ON THE ROAD, MADE IN FRANCE

  • Just one year after its prototype version unveiled in October 2021, HYVIA presents at Paris Motor Show 2022 (October 17-23, Hall 3, Booth 1) the hydrogen-powered Renault Master Van H2-TECH in its production version, made in France and going on the road in Europe.
  • Hydrogen revolution is on and HYVIA is now on the road. HYVIA has been recently confirmed as part of the Important Project of Common European Interest – “Hy2Tech”. It is a major step for its future development.
  • First tests of Renault Master Van H2-TECH are being initiated with innovative and valuable partners like AIRBUS, Alpine F1 Team, CHRONOPOST, ENGIE, ORANGE, EQUANS, HAMBURGER HAFEN UND LOGISTIK AG, PACKETA and MAXIMATOR HYDROGEN GmbH.
  • HYVIA also exhibits its prototypes Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH and Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH, that will go on the road next year, as well as a H2 refueling station and a fuel cell prototype. A H2 tanks demonstrator is also on display, from our strategic partner FORVIA.

HYVIA is a human, technological and industrial adventure, moving fast since its creation a little over a year ago, facing big challenges. And here we are at Mondial de l’Auto, a major and emblematic international motor show, proud to present the production version of our hydrogen-powered Renault Master Van H2-TECH. Our H2 van is produced in France and HYVIA is based in France. And the vehicle is going on the road in Europe. Two weeks ago, HYVIA has been recognized as one of the 10 confirmed projects in France, part of the Important Project of Common European Interest. Hydrogen revolution is on. In a context of urgent energy transition, more and more strategic partners are starting test phases with our H2 vehicle. We are also continuing to deploy our H2 ecosystem in our HYVIA plant in Flins, with the ramp-up of our fuel cell assembly and testing line and the ongoing installations of our line for charging stations. Our first electrolyzer is being installed. Congratulations HYVIA team!

David Holderbach CEO HYVIA

HYVIA unveils the production version of Renault Master Van H2-TECH going on the road, made in France

– Main advantages: zero emissions, 5 minutes refueling time and 400 km range.
– Renault Master Van H2-TECH is a hydrogen-powered large van, with a loading volume of 12m3, adapted to the transport of goods and packages, that meets the needs of professionals for their intensive usages. 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).
– And an important asset of the van: a height of 1m80 in the cargo area, allowing to stand inside and to ease organization and delivery of goods and packages.
– On the booth, Renault Master Van H2-TECH is displayed with a H2 refueling station and a fuel cell prototype, as well as a H2 tanks demonstrator by FORVIA. This demonstrator illustrates the integration of the hydrogen tanks on the vehicle. FORVIA is a strategic partner for HYVIA, also part of the Important Project of Common European Interest.
– Renault Master Van H2-TECH is made in France: vehicle production at Batilly plant, fuel cell assembly and testing in Flins at HYVIA plant and fuel cell integration at Gretz-Armainvilliers near Paris.
– 2023 Bookings are now open on HYVIA new website hyvia.eu.
– Find all the technical specifications of the production version of the van on the QR code below.

HYVIA is part of Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) “Hy2Tech”

– It is a major step for its future development.
– HYVIA will get support from the French government for the development of several generations of vehicles, and for the growth of its fuel cell plant, inaugurated in March 2022.
– Being part of this IPCEI will generate partnerships with many other French and European actors.

HYVIA is initiating tests with innovative and valuable partners

At Paris Motor Show, HYVIA is announcing additional strategic partners: AIRBUS and Alpine F1 Team, for their logistics needs.

At IAA Transportation Hanover in September, HYVIA had announced its first partners for the pilot phase:
– In France, CHRONOPOST, French leader in express delivery, ENGIE, a global reference in low carbon energy and services, ORANGE, one of the leaders in telecommunications services in France and around the world, as well as EQUANS, world leader in multitechnical services.
– In Germany, HAMBURGER HAFEN UND LOGISTIK AG, a major European logistics company, PACKETA, a digital platform for e-commerce and solutions for parcel delivery across the world, and MAXIMATOR HYDROGEN GmbH, leading provider and developer of hydrogen refueling stations and H2 technologies.

HYVIA is preparing the future

Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH prototype is also on display. It is an urban minibus to carry up to 15 passengers, ideal for businesses, municipalities, and local public services.
– The distribution network of the minibus is taking shape with partners such as PVI (France), MELLOR (Sweden, Norway and Finland), TRIBUS (Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and Luxembourg) and QIBUS (Italy).
– The first pilot customers: RATP Dev, a major player in passenger transport in Europe, B.E. GREEN, a pioneer in zero-emission bus rental in France, MILLA, a pioneer in autonomous buses in France, and STROOMLIJN, a public transport specialist in Netherlands.

Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH prototype is also on site. This version allows great possibilities of tailor-made conversions: projects are progressing, in particular for refrigerated, tipper, bucket or large volume versions

Last but not least, a strategic asset of our ecosystem: after-sales is being set up with the training of pilot dealers in Europe.

And more to come in our HYVIA plant in Flins, near Paris:
– the ramp-up of the fuel cell assembly and testing line,
– the on-going H2 station assembly and testing line,
– and a first 1 MW electrolyzer.

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IAA transportation 2022, Hanover HYVIA accelerates its deployment

  • HYVIA participates in the IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany, from 20 to 25 September 2022, next to the Renault booth (E70 – Hall 13). The brand exhibits, for the first time at a major car show, its whole range of hydrogen-powered vehicles: Renault Master Van H2-TECH, Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH (in a sublimated version), and Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH, as well as H2 refueling station and fuel cell prototypes.

HYVIA is initiating tests of Renault Master Van H2-TECH with innovative partners like:
– CHRONOPOST, French leader in express delivery, ENGIE, a global reference in low-carbon energy and services, ORANGE, one of the leaders in telecommunications services in France and around the world, as well as EQUANS, world leader in multi-technical services
– In Germany: HAMBURGER HAFEN UND LOGISTIK AG, a major European logistics company, PACKETA, a digital platform for e-commerce and solutions for parcel delivery across the world, and MAXIMATOR HYDROGEN GmbH, leading provider and developer of hydrogen refueling stations and H2 technologies.

Concerning the Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH:
– The distribution network is taking shape with partners such as PVI (France), MELLOR (Sweden, Norway and Finland), TRIBUS (Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and Luxembourg) and QIBUS (Italy).
– The first pilot customers: RATP Dev, a major player in passenger transport in Europe, B.E. GREEN, a pioneer in zero-emission bus rental in France, MILLA, a pioneer in autonomous buses in France, and STROOMLIJN, a public transport specialist in Netherlands.

  • Conversion projects on Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH are progressing in particular for refrigerated, tipper, bucket or large volume versions.
  • Last but not least, a strategic asset of our ecosystem: after-sales is being set up with the training and preparation of pilot dealers in Europe.

Just over a year after the creation of HYVIA, here we are at the IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany, a country at the leading edge of H2 mobility deployment. On this occasion, we are presenting our three hydrogen vehicles which are gradually coming on the roads, with solutions and services from the unique ecosystem we offer. We thank the many innovative and valuable partners who trust us. The challenge of hydrogen mobility is considerable! To illustrate this objective, this summer we also partnered with the Alpine F1 Team during the French Formula 1 Grand Prix to exchange and share the technological challenges of hydrogen mobility that await us. The energy transition and our enthusiasm are our driving forces in meeting these challenges.

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HYVIA is official partner of BWT Alpine F1 team and the smart & sustainable mobility forum of the formula 1 grand prix de France

  • HYVIA is the official partner of BWT Alpine F1 Team 2022 at the Formula 1 Grand Prix de France.

– From July 22 to 24, on the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, the Alpine A522 will proudly display the logo of HYVIA, a joint venture between Renault Group and Plug dedicated to hydrogen mobility.
– This partnership embodies the strong links between Renault Group, BWT Alpine F1 Team and Plug as well as their common investment in high-end technology and the transition to low-carbon mobility, with a major anchorage in France.
– This is a first step towards a future collaboration between HYVIA and BWT Alpine F1 Team for its logistic needs. HYVIA provides professionals with a range of 3 Renault Master H2-TECH (Van, Chassis Cab and City Bus).

  • HYVIA is also the official partner of the Smart & Sustainable Mobility Forum 2022 organized by the Formula 1 Grand Prix de France on the Circuit Paul Ricard.

– On July 22, David Holderbach, CEO HYVIA, will participate in the conference “Fueling the future with hydrogen” and speak about the challenges of hydrogen mobility with major actors of the H2 sector.
– Through this event, HYVIA, Renault Group, BWT Alpine F1 Team, Plug and the Grand Prix de France reinforce their commitment to sustainable mobility.

Renault Group has strong ambitions in Formula 1 with BWT Alpine F1 Team and in hydrogen mobility with HYVIA, the joint venture we created with Plug. Complementary to our electric offer, hydrogen provides a promising carbon free mobility alternative to support the energy transition.

Luca de Meo CEO Renault Group

As leader in hydrogen solutions, Plug share the values of high-technology excellence with BWT Alpine F1 Team and with HYVIA. Plug already brings its expertise to HYVIA on fuel cells, H2 refueling stations and electrolyzers.

Andy Marsh CEO Plug

One year after its creation, HYVIA begins the launch of three hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles with a complete and unique H2 ecosystem. It is a major human, technological and industrial challenge that we share with Renault Group, Plug and BWT Alpine F1 Team.

David Holderbach CEO HYVIA

The Formula 1 Grand Prix de France is pleased to organize for the second consecutive year this Forum dedicated to the mobility of tomorrow. This moment of discussion will be an opportunity to recall that motorsport is a wonderful laboratory for transferring technologies from the track to the road, with the aim of safer and more sustainable mobility.

Éric Boullier General Director GIP Grand Prix de France – Le Castellet

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Hannover messe 2022 HYVIA presents Renault master van h2-tech

  • After participating in World Hydrogen 2022 in Rotterdam (Netherlands) and HyVolution in Paris (France), HYVIA concludes the month of May with the Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Europe exhibition in Hannover (Germany).
  • These are three strategic markets for HYVIA, which is aiming for a 30% market share in hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in Europe by 2030 with the launch of Renault Master H2-TECH: a van, a chassis cab and a bus carrying up to 15 passengers.
  • Created from the expertise of two leaders, Renault Group and Plug Power, HYVIA offers a complete ecosystem for driving on hydrogen: a range of hydrogen-powered LCVs, an H2 refueling station, the production of green hydrogen by electrolyser and also fleet management and maintenance solutions.
  • Meet HYVIA at Hannover Messe on booth C62 (Hall 13), from May 30 to June 2, 2022, with Renault Master Van H2-TECH (12 m3 volume, up to 500 km range), an H2 refueling station and a unique open fuel cell prototype.

 

 

After France and Netherlands, we are ending this month of May in Germany! Three markets highly invested in hydrogen mobility, three markets where the key players in the hydrogen sector are bursting with ideas and initiatives, three markets where our HYVIA ecosystem makes sense.

David Holderbach CEO HYVIA

Renault Master Van H2-TECH on the road from mid-2022

Renault Master Van H2-TECH answers the needs of businesses, fleets, and local authorities. It is a big van for the transport of goods and packages, with a loading volume of 12 m 3 and a range of up to 500 km. It is equipped with a 30 kW fuel cell, a 33 kWh battery and tanks containing 6 kg of hydrogen (4 tanks of 1.5 kg). Renault Master Van H2-TECH is expected to be on European roads from mid-2022.

Driving on hydrogen with the HYVIA ecosystem

Hydrogen mobility is particularly appropriate today for light commercial vehicles, enabling extended range for high loads and intensive use. The HYVIA range of hydrogen-powered LCVs with zero CO2 emissions* offers an increased range of up to 500 km and a refueling time of 5 minutes. It includes a van version with a loading volume of 12 m³ (Renault Master Van H2-TECH), a chassis cab version with a large volume of 20 m³ (Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH) and a minibus that can carry up to 15 passengers (Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH). HYVIA also offers H2 refueling station, the production of low-carbon hydrogen, maintenance, and fleet management solutions.

HYVIA: a French brand of high technology

HYVIA is based in France on four sites. The head office, engineering and R&D center are located in Villiers-Saint-Frédéric. Renault Master is produced at the Batilly plant. Electric and hydrogen integration is provided by PVI, a Renault Group subsidiary, at Gretz-Armainvilliers. Finally, the HYVIA plant in Flins assembles and tests fuel cells based on Plug Power’s leading technology. At the end of 2022, the plant will also start assembling H2 refueling stations and the production of low-carbon hydrogen with a first 1MW electrolyzer.

HYVIA will meet the players of the hydrogen industry on its booth to also discover its unique fuel cell prototype illustrating its functioning and the hydrogen flows.

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HYVIA back to hyvolution with Renault master chassis cab h2-tech

  • For the second consecutive year, HYVIA, the joint venture between Renault Group and Plug Power dedicated to hydrogen mobility, participates in the HyVolution tradeshow, the major event for hydrogen professionals in France and Europe, on May 11 and 12 (Paris Event Center – booth J22).
  • HYVIA is the only exhibitor to present a large light commercial hydrogen vehicle: Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH, conceived for tailor-made conversions, in particular with its 20m³ large volume van version.
  • To discover how the fuel cell works, visit the HYVIA booth and discover a design prototype.
  • HYVIA offers a portfolio of three hydrogen powered light commercial vehicles: a van, a chassis cab and a city bus, with a range of up to 500 km, as well as a complete ecosystem of H2 stations, H2 production and associated services.
  • The first vehicles are expected to be on the road from mid-2022.

All HYVIA teams will be present again this year at this major event, HyVolution. Totally mobilized, we are on track to commercialize our next hydrogen vehicles from mid-2022, as illustrated by the inauguration of our plant last March in Flins in France, where we have started the assembly and testing of our fuel cells.

David Holderbach CEO HYVIA

Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH

The vehicle exhibited at HyVolution highlights on-board hydrogen technology.
The Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH is ideal for intensive professional use with a range of almost 250 km. It has been conceived for tailor-made conversions, such as a large volume van version of 20 m³ adapted to the transport of goods with a payload of up to 1,000 kg. Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH is equipped with a 30 kW fuel cell, a 33 kWh battery and tanks containing 3 kg of hydrogen (2 tanks of 1.5 kg) at 700 bars.

A fuel cell produced in the HYVIA plant in Flins, France

A unique prototype of an open fuel cell is also on display on our stand to illustrate how it works, its components and the associated flows: hydrogen, air, water and power, for increased range. Inaugurated on March 15, 2022, the HYVIA plant in Flins assembles and tests these 30 kW fuel cells. Based on advanced Plug Power technology, the power of the fuel cells offered by HYVIA will be adjustable according to usages.
At the end of 2022, the plant will also start the assembly of H2 refueling stations and the production of hydrogen with a first 1 MW electrolyzer.

HYVIA: A FULL ecosystem for hydrogen mobility

Equipped with this fuel cell, the HYVIA range of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles with zero CO2 emissions* offers an increased range of up to 500 km and a refueling time of 5 minutes. It includes a van version with a loading volume of 12 m³ (Renault Master Van H2-TECH), a chassis cab version with a large volume of 20 m³ (Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH) and a minibus that can carry up to 15 passengers (Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH).
In addition to hydrogen vehicles, HYVIA offers turnkey solutions: H2 refueling stations, production of
decarbonated hydrogen, maintenance, and fleet management solutions.

Head office, engineering and R&D, plant, integration of hydrogen systems and vehicle production: HYVIA is based in France and is a major player in hydrogen in France, for marketing on European markets.

* When driving, neither CO2 nor other regulated air pollutants, in accordance with the WLTP certification.

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HYVIA exhibits Renault master van h2-tech at world hydrogen 2022 in Rotterdam, Netherlands

  • HYVIA, the joint venture between Renault Group and Plug Power dedicated to hydrogen mobility, will participate for the first time in the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2022 in Rotterdam, the international event of hydrogen pioneers, from May 9 to 11 (booth A20).
  • The opportunity for thousands of visitors to discover Renault Master Van H2-TECH, a 12 m³ hydrogen van on the HYVIA booth with its H2 refueling station.
  • Very active in the whole H2 ecosystem, the Netherlands is one of HYVIA’s priority markets.
  • Since its creation in June 2021, HYVIA has developed a portfolio of three hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles: a van, a city bus and a chassis cab; as well as an ecosystem of turnkey solutions for hydrogen mobility (H2 refueling stations, hydrogen production and associated services). The first vehicles are expected to be on the road from mid-2022.
  • HYVIA is based in France. Its ambition is to reach a 30% market share of light commercial H2 vehicles in Europe by 2030.

The HYVIA team will move to Rotterdam to take part in this major international event, the World Hydrogen Summit, with the ambition of reinforcing its links with the local actors of the Dutch hydrogen sector. The Netherlands is a pioneer country for hydrogen initiatives in Europe and is one of the strategic markets for HYVIA’s development in Europe.

David Holderbach CEO HYVIA

HYVIA: a hydrogen ecosystem

HYVIA, a contraction of HY for “hydrogen” and the Latin word VIA for “road”, offers a complete and unique ecosystem of turnkey solutions: three hydrogen vehicles, H2 refueling stations, decarbonized hydrogen production, maintenance, and fleet management solutions. Advantages of the HYVIA portfolio of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles: zero CO2 emissions*, an increased range of up to 500 km and a fast-fueling time of 5 minutes. It is composed of a van version with a loading volume of 12 m³ (Renault Master Van H2-TECH), a minibus that can carry up to 15 passengers (Renault Master City Bus H2- TECH) and a chassis cab version with a large volume of 20 m³ (Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH).

Renault Master Van H2-TECH on the road from mid-2022

This big van adapted to the transport of goods and packages, with a loading volume of 12 m3 meets the needs of companies, large businesses, fleets, and local collectivities. Renault Master Van H2-TECH is equipped with a 30 kW fuel cell, a 33 kWh battery and tanks containing 6 kg of hydrogen (4 tanks of 1.5 kg).
The first Renault Master Van H2-TECH are expected to be on the road from mid-2022.

* When driving, neither CO2 nor other regulated air pollutants, in accordance with the WLTP certification.

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