Hyvia is the French manufacturer’s project to promote hydrogen as a non-polluting fuel
Renault has presented at the Paris Motor Show the production version of the Renault Master Van H2-TECH, its first hydrogen van.
“Our H2 van is produced in France and HYVIA is based in France,” explain the project managers. “Two weeks ago, HYVIA has been recognized as one of the 10 confirmed initiatives in France that are part of the Important Project of Common European Interest; the hydrogen revolution is underway,” they add.
Renault Master Van H2-Tech
Renault Master Van H2-TECH is a large van powered by hydrogen, with a cargo volume of 12 cubic meters, adapted to the transport of goods and parcels, which meets the needs of professionals for intensive use.
It is equipped with a 30 kW fuel cell, a 33 kWh battery and 6.4 kg hydrogen tanks (4 1.6 kg tanks).
Master City Bus H2-TECH
At the Paris Motor Show, Renault has also presented the Master City Bus H2-TECH, a prototype urban minibus powered by hydrogen, with a capacity for 15 passengers and designed for local companies and public services.
The zero-emission minibus is already running in tests with partners such as PVI (France), MELLOR (Sweden, Norway and Finland), TRIBUS (Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and Luxembourg) and QIBUS (Italy).
hydrogen projects
During the French exhibition, Renault announced that HYVIA has become part of the Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) “Hy2Tech”. This will mean support from the French government for the development of several generations of vehicles and for the growth of its fuel cell plant.
To meet its logistics needs, the new division of the French group focused on the development of hydrogen technology as a fuel has signed collaboration agreements with strategic partners: AIRBUS and Alpine F1 Team.
In addition, the French group anticipates that in the coming months it will start up a fuel cell assembly and testing line and its first 1 MW electrolyser.
