HYVIA Unveils Two More Hydrogen LCVs Based On The Renault Master

A month after HYVIA launched the Renault Master Van H2-TECH, Renault Group’s venture presented two more hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles for 2022 based on the Renault Master – the City Bus H2-TECH and the Chassis Cab H2-TECH.

Just like the Van, the City Bus and the Chassis Cab are fitted with a 30kW fuel cell, and a 33 kWh battery but feature hydrogen tanks of different capacities. Using HYVIA’s infrastructure, refueling takes around five minutes which is equivalent to this of an ICE-powered vehicle.

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The Renault Master City Bus H2-TECH is designed to carry up to 15 passengers with nine seating and six standing. It is also accessible to wheelchair users thanks to the low floor and the retractable ramp under the dual sliding doors.

The tank can store up to 4.5 kg of hydrogen at 350 bars, which together with the battery allow a range of 300 km (186 miles). The hydrogen-powered bus that premiered at Salon des Maires in Paris is destined for businesses or public services that need an environmentally friendly option for transporting people.

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The next vehicle is the Renault Master Chassis Cab H2-TECH which is compatible with many different conversion options. The model was revealed at Solutrans held at Eurexpo Lyon, France. Two tanks located above the chassis at the back can hold up to 3 kg of hydrogen at 700 bars, allowing a range of 250 km (155 miles). Among the available conversions, there is a box van with 19 cubic-meter (671 cubic feet) of cargo space and a 1,000 kg (2,205 pounds) payload.

HYVIA gives emphasis to the local production of their vehicles and technology taking place in France. More specifically, the vehicles are manufactured in Batilly, e-motors are produced in Cleon, hydrogen tanks are sourced from French company Faurecia, fuel-cell assembly is happening in Flins, and hydrogen integration is realized by PVI in Gretz-Armainvilliers. HYVIA’s Hydrogen Refuelling Stations which are offered for sale, rent, or lease, are also going to be produced at the Flins plant.