HYVIA unveils prototype of Renault Master Van H2-TECH
- No CO2 emissions*, increased range and short refueling times
- Large van for goods transport, payload up to 12 m3, 500 km range and available in 2022
- Equipped with a 30 kW fuel cell that will be assembled in France by the end of this year
- Vehicle, electric motor and hydrogen integration also from France
HYVIA unveils prototype of hydrogen refueling station
- Providing refueling options for customers in areas where hydrogen infrastructure is still under development
- Easy and safe to use with short refueling times
- Assembly in France starting from the end of 2021
- Prototypes give the first sign of a unique and complete HYVIA ecosystem, including production and distribution of green hydrogen and the supply of light commercial vehicles with fuel cells
- HYVIA products on display at Hyvolution fair in Paris, October 27-28, 2021
David Holderbach, CEO HYVIA: "I am proud to unveil our first hydrogen prototypes. HYVIA offers tailored solutions for customers to tackle the challenges of hydrogen mobility. HYVIA is able to deploy its complete ecosystem in all aspects for carbon-free mobility of professional fleets. HYVIA is evolving rapidly and brings together the strengths and skills of two leaders: Renault Group & Plug Power."
Prototype Renault Master Van H2-TECH
- Renault Master Van H2-TECH enables CO2-free* driving, as well as a greater range and short refueling times.
- Large van will be launched in 2022 and is suitable for goods transport, with a loading volume of 12 m3 and a driving range of up to 500 kilometers.
- Master Van H2-TECH meets the needs of (large) companies, fleets, and local communities.
- Hydrogen mobility is particularly meaningful for light commercial vehicles: ideal for increasing range for heavy loads and intensive use.
- Renault Master Van H2-TECH is equipped with a 30 kW fuel cell, a 33 kWh battery, and four hydrogen tanks (4 x 1.5 kg).
Built in France
- Renault Master Van is produced at the factory in Batilly.
- The integration of electricity and hydrogen is realized by PVI, a subsidiary of Renault Group in Gretz-Armainvilliers.
- The electric motor is built in Cléon.
- The assembly of fuel cells will start by the end of 2021 at the Flins factory.
- The hydrogen tanks come from Faurecia in France.
* No CO2 or other regulated air pollutants are emitted while driving, in accordance with WLTP certification.
Hydrogen refueling station prototype
The HYVIA hydrogen refueling station enables fast refueling. It takes only 5 minutes to maximize the vehicle's availability. The hydrogen refueling station offers simple operation:
- The supplied hydrogen is produced on-site using water electrolysis, or delivered in bulk in special tanks.
- The hydrogen is compressed and stored before being refueled into a vehicle.
- Safety guaranteed: the systems are designed to comply with all safety and usage regulations.
- The HYVIA hydrogen refueling stations will be available for purchase, lease, or rental in the near future.
- Assembly takes place in France, at the Flins factory.
Unique and complete HYVIA ecosystem
These prototypes are an initial illustration of the HYVIA ecosystem, including the production of green hydrogen (electrolyzers) and distribution (hydrogen refueling station). The technology is suitable for a range of light commercial vehicles (van, chassis cab, and city bus) and complements battery-electric vehicles.
More prototypes on the way
- Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH: a large van with even more cargo space (19 m3) and a range of about 250 km.
- Renault Master Citybus H2-TECH: a compact city bus that can carry up to fifteen passengers, ideal for companies, municipalities, and local public services, with a range of about 300 km.
ABOUT HYVIA
'HY' for hydrogen, 'VIA' for road: HYVIA is forging new paths to emission-free mobility with hydrogen mobility solutions, with a unique and complete ecosystem. HYVIA was established in June 2021 and is a joint venture owned by Renault Group and Plug Power, a global leader in turnkey hydrogen and fuel cell solutions. HYVIA is based in France for European markets and offers a comprehensive ecosystem that includes light commercial vehicles with fuel cells, hydrogen refueling stations, supply of carbon-free hydrogen, and fleet financing and maintenance services.
ABOUT PLUG POWER
Plug Power is building the hydrogen economy as a global leader in comprehensive turnkey solutions for hydrogen fuel cells. Plug Power has deployed more than 50,000 fuel cell systems and built 110 refueling stations that dispense over forty tons of hydrogen daily. The company is a technology leader in green hydrogen solutions through electrolysis. Plug Power has been present in Europe for over ten years and has significant references in hydrogen mobility with major European industrialists, logistics customers, and vehicle manufacturers. Plug Power has installed several electrolyzers with PEM technology in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Portugal. The company has deployed more fuel cell systems for electromobility than anyone else in the world.
ABOUT RENAULT GROUP
Renault Group is on the brink of a new mobility era. Strengthened by its alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors and its unique expertise in electrification, Renault Group can rely on the complementarity of its five brands – Renault, Dacia, LADA, Alpine, and Mobilize – to offer its customers sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. Renault Group operates in more than 130 countries and sold 2.9 million vehicles in 2020. It unites more than 170,000 employees who embody its reason for existence every day so that mobility can bring us closer together. Renault Group is ready for challenges on the road and on the track and is committed to an ambitious and valuable transformation. This focuses on the development of new technologies and services, and a new range of vehicles that is even more competitive, balanced, and electrified. In line with environmental challenges, Renault Group aims to be carbon neutral in Europe by 2050.
