The company has collaborated with EDAG Group to create concepts for its second generation of zero emission light commercial vehicles (LCVs). 

The Generation II concepts have been developed following the early success of First Hydrogen’s Generation I FCEVs which are currently undergoing mileage accumulation and testing.  

Steve Gill, CEO of Automotive for First Hydrogen, said, “These images present our vision for First Hydrogen’s next generation of zero emission vehicles and show our future customers and investors where our brand is heading.” 

“The sleek lines and clean silhouette are practical for fleet use and the design cleverly incorporated our recognisable First Hydrogen branding, reflecting our ambitions to lead the LCV market in zero emission.” 

The aerodynamic design shows daytime running lights and vertical tail-lights, which ensure visibility in urban landscapes and provide the vehicle with a recognisable identity.  

The scalable design has been optimised for flexible-use large panel vans suited to fleets operating in the delivery, roadside assistance, grocery, construction and utilities, and healthcare sectors. 

Members of the UK Aggregated Hydrogen Freight Consortium (AHFC), including national supermarket brands, roadside assistance providers, utility companies and parcel delivery operators, are undertaking operational trials this year.  

First Hydrogen predict that the global LCV market is projected to reach $751.86bn by 2030, increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.1% between.  

First Hydrogen teamed up with the UK AHFC to begin fleet trialling of its vehicles last year, which includes Air Products, Anglo American, Hyundai, Toyota and BOC.  

The companies work with UK fleet operators to encourage the roll out of fuel cell vans and trucks, and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.  

Read more: First Hydrogen looks to begin fleet trialling of its hydrogen-powered vehicles 

First Hydrogen is anticipating the proposed €250bn subsidies announced by the European Commission to enhance Europe’s Net Zero industry.

Subsidies would include tax breaks to businesses investing in Net Zero technologies, faster permit issuances for green projects and loosening of aid rules that would allow EU member states to match the aid offered by a third country for initial investments into sectors relevant to the Net Zero transition.

The subsidies announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will enhance the competitiveness of Europe’s Net Zero industry and support fast transition to climate neutrality.

The European Commission recently unveiled its Green Deal Industrial plan, with intentions to offer green hydrogen produces a subsidy programme.

The plan is expected to launch the first series of competitive bids this autumn, amounting to €800m and will offer a ‘fixed premium’ per kg of green hydrogen, subsidising domestic EU production over a 10-year period, from the EU’s €36bn Innovation Fund.

Read more: European Commission plans to subsidise green hydrogen production