France Embracing Hydrogen: IVECO's H2 City Buses to Revolutionize Public Transport
Key Ideas
- The Urban Community of Dunkirk and the Grand Annecy Agglomeration have ordered 13 hydrogen-powered H2 city buses from IVECO BUS through France's UGAP.
- Deliveries of the 12-meter buses, each capable of carrying 110 passengers, will start soon and continue until 2026.
- The buses feature a hydrogen propulsion system with a 100 kW fuel cell from Hyundai and a 69 kWh battery pack from FPT Industrial, aiming to reduce hydrogen consumption and enhance component longevity.
- IVECO's H2 city buses will complement existing electric buses in the transportation networks of Dunkirk and Annecy, supporting the transition to zero emissions in public transportation.
In France, the Urban Community of Dunkirk and the Grand Annecy Agglomeration have placed orders for hydrogen-powered H2 city buses from IVECO BUS through France's central public purchasing body UGAP. The order consists of ten hydrogen buses for Dunkirk and three for Annecy, with deliveries scheduled to start in the coming months and continue until 2026. Each 12-meter H2 bus has a capacity for up to 110 passengers and will be integrated into transportation networks that already include electric buses from the same manufacturer.
The hydrogen propulsion system of IVECO's H2 model incorporates a 100 kW fuel cell developed by Hyundai and a 69 kWh battery pack from FPT Industrial. This design is aimed at reducing hydrogen consumption and supporting the durability of critical components like the battery and fuel cell. The buses are part of the UGAP catalogue, enabling public authorities to procure these vehicles through an established national framework.
The announcement has been met with pride by IVECO, emphasizing the trust and renewal of commitment by the Urban Community of Dunkirk and Grand Annecy Agglomeration in adopting hydrogen buses. The move underscores IVECO's ability to assist customers in transitioning to zero-emission public transport. These hydrogen buses will contribute to the ongoing efforts to enhance sustainable mobility and reduce carbon emissions in France's urban transport sector.