Commercial Vehicle Options I Opel Vivaro Hydrogen
Opel announces first commercially available production hydrogen van
Vauxhall is actively speaking to business customers in the UK now about Vivaro-e Hydrogen and expects right-hand drive vehicles to arrive from early 2023 The first hydrogen transporter from a vehicle manufacturer is ready to go. The first Vivaro-e Hydrogen off the production line, from Vauxhall’s sister brand Opel, will begin its zero-emissions-in-use work in the fleet of Miele. The hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will perform daily field service in the Rhine-Main region of Germany.
Hydrogen perfectly meets the requirements of fleet customers. The hydrogen van is the ideal solution for driving long distances with zero-emissions-in-use as well as for transporting larger loads without losing time while charging the batteries. The Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen leads zero-emissions mobility into the future, especially for commercial use.”
Uwe Hochgeschurtz, Opel CEO, and Marcus Lott, Head of Development, were present at the start of production in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Hochgeschurtz commented: “With the new Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen we are opening the next chapter in our sustainable mobility offensive. The clever concept combines the advantages of hydrogen fuel cell propulsion with the versatility and capabilities of our best-selling light commercial vehicle.”
Clever concept: Long driving range, zero emissions, quick refuelling
Marcus Lott, Head of Development, added: “The new Vivaro-e 36 p Essential Fleet Manager
The Vivaro-e Hydrogen is based on the existing battery electric Opel Vivaro-e, the 2021 ‘International Van of the Year’. With full tanks of hydrogen, the driving range is more than 249 miles (WLTP). The 45kW fuel cell is capable of generating enough power for continuous highway driving. It takes only three minutes to refuel with hydrogen – about the same time needed
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