Renault going hydrogen for LCVs

Groupe Renault and global sustainable mobility tech provider Faurecia will collaborate on hydrogen storage systems for hydrogen light commercial vehicles (LCVs). 

From the end of this year, Faurecia will supply hydrogen storage systems from its global centre of expertise in Bavans, France, for a first LCV fleet.

As volumes, increase production will be extended to a new plant dedicated to hydrogen storage systems that Faurecia is building in Allenjoie, France.

“This partnership is an important illustration of our common vison for expanding the use of hydrogen as a cornerstone of the energy transition and as a perfect solution for zero-emissions mobility,” Faurecia clean mobility executive vice president Mathias Miedreich says.

Fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology is set to become significant in the powertrain mix by 2030, he says, adding that Faurecia is dedicating important resources to accelerate its deployment.

Groupe Renault engineering executive vice president Gilles le Borgne says the collaboration on hydrogen storage systems is part of its strategy to offer market-ready hydrogen solutions for LCVs and target more than a 30% share of this fast-growing market in Europe.

“It supports the ambition shared with our partner Plug Power to build a unique end-to-end green hydrogen and fuel cell value chain and new value-generating activities in France.”