Groupe Renault And Faurecia Collaborate On Hydrogen Storage Systems
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Faurecia and Groupe Renault today announced their decision to collaborate on hydrogen storage systems for hydrogen light commercial vehicles. Starting at the end of 2021, Faurecia will supply hydrogen storage systems for a first fleet of light commercial vehicles. These systems will be developed and produced at its global centre of expertise in Bavans, France. As volumes, increase production will be extended to a new plant dedicated to hydrogen storage systems that Faurecia is building in Allenjoie, France.
Faurecia will supply hydrogen storage systems for a first fleet of light commercial vehicles.
Mathias Miedreich, Executive Vice President of Faurecia Clean Mobility said, “Fuel cell electric vehicle technology is set to become significant in the powertrain mix by 2030, and as such Faurecia is dedicating important resources to accelerate its deployment.”
This collaboration on hydrogen storage systems is embedded in Renault’s strategy to offer market-ready H2 solutions for light commercial vehicles and target over 30% share of this market in Europe.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will Faurecia begin supplying hydrogen storage systems for Renault's light commercial vehicles?
When will Faurecia begin supplying hydrogen storage systems for Renault's light commercial vehicles?
Faurecia is scheduled to start supplying these systems from the end of 2021. This initial supply will be for a first fleet of light commercial vehicles, marking the beginning of their collaboration.
Q.Where will Faurecia develop and produce the hydrogen storage systems for Groupe Renault?
Where will Faurecia develop and produce the hydrogen storage systems for Groupe Renault?
Initially, the systems will be developed and produced at Faurecia's global centre of expertise in Bavans, France. As production volumes grow, manufacturing will extend to a new plant in Allenjoie, France.
Q.What is Groupe Renault's market ambition for hydrogen light commercial vehicles in Europe?
What is Groupe Renault's market ambition for hydrogen light commercial vehicles in Europe?
Groupe Renault aims to achieve over a 30% share of the European market for hydrogen light commercial vehicles. This collaboration with Faurecia is a key part of their strategy to offer market-ready H2 solutions.
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