Renault develops thehydrogen in the segment of commercial vehicles launch the HYVIA project with Plug Power, one of the world leaders in hydrogen solutions, with over 20 years of experience in electrolyzers and that has already developed a network of over 100 stations capable of distributing more than 40 tons of hydrogen per day.
HY ”stands for hydrogen and“ VIA ”stands for street and provides electrolysers, mobile storage stations and from the end of 2021, hydrogen charging stations, assembled in Flins, in France. Hydrogen charging stations can be purchased or rented.
Renault Master Van H2-TECH hydrogen van
The first prototype of a hydrogen van is the Master Van H2-TECH. This is a great van for the transport of goods and parcels, with a loading volume of 12 m3 and autonomy up to 500 km, which will be available in 2022.
It meets the needs of companies, large customers, fleets and local authorities. Hydrogen mobility is, today, particularly suitable for light commercial vehicles, as it allows to increase the range for high loads and intensive use.
Master Van H2-TECH is equipped with 30 kW fuel cell, 33 kWh battery and tanks for a total capacity of 6 kg of hydrogen (4 tanks of 1.5 kg).
Master Van is produced in France, in the plant of Batilly. The integration of the electricity and hydrogen systems is carried out by PVI, a subsidiary of the Renault Group, a Gretz-Armainvilliers.
The electric motor is produced in the factory of Cléon. The assembly activities of the fuel cells will begin by the end of the year at the plant in Flins. The hydrogen tanks will be supplied to France by Faurecia.
Hydrogen filling station
The HYVIA Hydrogen Charging Station allows you to recharge quickly 5 minutes. The operation of the station is simple, as hydrogen is obtained on site for electrolysis of water or powered by a trailer. The system compresses hydrogen for storage, before refueling the vehicle.
Hydrogen Charging Stations are available for sale or rental. Assembly will begin in France, at the Flins plant, by the end of the year.
Renault Master HYVIA hydrogen vans
HYVIA will also offer two more prototype hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles by the end of the year. The first is the Master Citybus H2-TECH, a urban minibus dedicated to companies and public bodies for transport up to 15 passengers, with an autonomy of approx 300 km.
The second hydrogen vehicle is the Master Cabinet Frame H2-TECH, a large van with cargo space with 19 m3 and an autonomy of 250 km.
Hydrogen vans, characteristics, range and range
Renault HYVIA hydrogen vehicles are designed with architecture “Dual power”: double energy, electric and hydrogen. Autonomy reaches i 500 km: 100 km of autonomy obtained thanks to theelectric energy and the rest thanks tohydrogen.
All vehicles are equipped with 33 kWh battery, 30 kW fuel cell and tanks with a capacity 3 to 7 kg of hydrogen, depending on the versions.
The fuel cell system includes the cells and all subsystems necessary for proper operation: power supply e regulation of air and hydrogen, gas humidification and cooling.
Renault HYVIA hydrogen
Renault’s HYVIA ecosystem includes the production of green hydrogen (electrolysers) and its distribution (Hydrogen Charging Stations), as well as a range of fuel cell light commercial vehicles (Van, Chassis Cab and Citybus), which complement the electric commercial vehicles.
“To meet the challenges of hydrogen mobility, it is necessary to propose fuel cell vehicles for all intensive uses, but also to consider the ecosystem as a whole. – the words of David Holderbach, President of HYVIA.
HYVIA offers turnkey mobility solutions with the production, storage and distribution of green hydrogen as well as a wide range of commercial vehicles. Solutions that meet the new needs of companies, large customers, fleets and public bodies, to undertake the path of energy transition together “.
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