EDAG will contribute to the next generation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs), which will be First Hydrogen’s initial vehicles to enter the mass market, offering a solution to zero emissions mobility through its innovative Hydrogen-as-a-Service.
Providing light commercial vehicles (LCV) ensures a supply of renewably sourced green hydrogen fuel and refuelling technology alongside other supporting services, and the company will help fleet managers to transition away from fossil fuels.
Compared to battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hydrogen-powered FCEVs can travel much further, carry larger payloads and refuel quicker.
Steve Gill, CEO of Automotive for First Hydrogen Limited, said, “As our chosen design partner, EDAG appreciates the benefits hydrogen fuel brings to the LCV class in terms of range, payload, ease of refuelling and ease of use.
“All these aspects will inform the vehicles look and overall design features,” Gill concluded.
First Hydrogen’s vehicles will be aerodynamic, durable, progressive and highly functional for the driver suiting the vehicles duty circle.
Earlier this year, the Canadian and UK-based company released that its hydrogen fuel cell-powered LVC’s were set to begin operational testing, equipped with Ballard Power Systems’ fuel cells.
Read more: Testing to begin on First Hydrogen’s fuel cell van
Announced in November, initial LVC test runs at the HORIBA MIRA Proving Ground, near Birmingham, UK, were held and proved to be what the company call a ‘success.’
First Hydrogen also teamed up with the UK Aggregated Hydrogen Freight Consortium (AHFC) to begin fleet trialling of its vehicles.
The AHFC is a partnership including companies like Air Products, Hyundai and Toyota which work with UK fleet operators to encourage the roll out of fuel cell LVCs and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.
Read more: First Hydrogen looks to begin fleet trialling of its hydrogen-powered vehicles
A Successful Ecosystem for Green Hydrogen – Iceland
It is becoming ever clearer that the entire green hydrogen ecosystem requires alignment. Hydrogen’s potential, performance, and safety are proven. Green hydrogen is widely accepted as a core pathway to Net Zero, yet the key levers in the transition are not yet in-sync.
For these reasons, H2 View is launching An Ecosystem for Green Hydrogen, a two and a half day summit in Reykjavík, Iceland on February 28 to March 2, 2023, devoted to thought leadership, insights, and actionable takeaways for the green hydrogen ecosystem.
In a world full of distractions and technical overload, we need inspiring places to refresh our minds and bodies. The power of Iceland lies in its nature, culture, and energy. These elements serve as the perfect backdrop for a memorable and effective event at the world renowned Harpa Centre.
The summit promises to tackle all sides of the energy ecosystem, from wind and solar power requirements, through to additionality, water sustainability, electrolyser technologies, and the investment and policy climate. The 2.5 day event is split over six sessions, delegates will hear from speakers representing all strands of the hydrogen value chain in a bid to unravel key issues in the industry, and where it can make some headway.
You can find more information at h2-viewevents.com.