Renault Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Master Van Prototype at IAA Transportation Hanover 2024
Key Ideas
  • HYVIA, a joint venture between Renault Group and Plug, introduced the Renault Master H2-Tech Prototype at IAA Transportation Hanover 2024, indicating the future launch of a hydrogen version of the Renault Master by the end of 2025 in Europe.
  • The hydrogen Renault Master will be available in various configurations such as van, floor cab, and chassis cab, with a WLTP range of 700 kilometers and a 5-minute refueling time.
  • The vehicle features an integrated hydrogen architecture, preserving its load volume and payload, and includes a new-generation fuel cell produced at the HYVIA plant in Flins using Plug's technology.
  • The new Renault Master will be exclusively manufactured in Batilly, France, by the end of 2025, showcasing Renault's commitment to zero-emission mobility and pioneering technologies.
HYVIA, a joint venture between Renault Group and Plug, has unveiled the Renault Master H2-Tech Prototype at IAA Transportation Hanover 2024, providing a glimpse into the hydrogen future of Renault's Master series. This prototype serves as a precursor to the hydrogen production model of the new Renault Master, set to hit the European market by the end of 2025. Offering a WLTP range of 700 kilometers and a quick 5-minute refueling time, the hydrogen Renault Master will be available in van, floor cab, and chassis cab versions. The vehicle's design incorporates a hydrogen architecture seamlessly into its platform, maintaining its cargo space and payload capacity. With the new-generation fuel cell technology produced at the HYVIA plant in Flins in collaboration with Plug, the Renault Master aims to meet the demands of professionals transitioning to zero-emission mobility. Nicolas Champetier, CEO of HYVIA, and Heinz-Jürgen Löw, Senior Vice-President of Renault Brand Light Commercial Vehicle, both expressed enthusiasm and confidence in the new hydrogen Master's capabilities and its role in advancing hydrogen ecosystems in Europe. By exclusively manufacturing the new Renault Master in Batilly, France, Renault emphasizes its dedication to sustainable mobility solutions and technological innovation for the future.
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