Achieving the sustainability goals Hyundai and Iveco have set for themselves has moved a step closer by revealing the hydrogen powered eDaily fuel cell electric vehicle.
Hyundai and Iveco are leveraging their collaboration to accelerate the transition towards net zero carbon. Since signing a Memorandum of Understanding in March 2022, they have formed multiple joint working groups on various technological streams to explore ways to complement each other in developing electric vehicles and alternative propulsions.
The two companies earlier announced hydrogen-powered Iveco Bus vehicles equipped with Hyundai’s fuel cell system, with expected relevant advantages in terms of performance and emissions. The eDaily Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle represents the future potential of Iveco’s bestselling large van, with a range that currently includes traditional and methane/bio-methane propulsions and new battery-electric models.
The eDaily FCEV prototype is fitted with Hyundai’s 90kW hydrogen fuel cell system and a 190hp electric motor. Six tanks offer 12kg of hydrogen storage, enough to give the 7.2-tonne GVW prototype a driving range of more than 215 miles. With no need to recharge a battery pack, refilling the tanks with hydrogen takes just 15 minutes.
While the Iveco eDaily BEV is best suited for short journeys, eDaily FCEV will be an ideal option for longer deliveries where high payload and long range are necessary.
An integral part of the eDaily FCEV is the battery pack by FPT Industrial, the powertrain brand of Iveco Group. At the same time, the fuel cell system provided by Hyundai is the latest step in the company’s 20+ year hydrogen mobility journey.
Hyundai’s advanced fuel cell technology is already in use in various applications, logging over 2.8 million miles in Switzerland on heavy-duty trucks showing its powerful performance and reliability. The slogan “Engineered by Iveco Group, powered by Hyundai” reflects this mutually beneficial cooperation and will also be the driver for similar future initiatives.
“Following the recent announcement that Iveco Bus will equip its future hydrogen-powered buses with our fuel cells, the hydrogen-powered eDaily is another concrete example of what we can accomplish by working together in accelerating the transition to carbon neutrality”, commented Martin Zeilinger, head of commercial vehicle development tech unit of Hyundai. “The partnership formed between the two companies has proven to be very successful and we expect greater results in the coming years.”
“On the day we are announcing that our battery-electric eDaily project has come true, we are thrilled to present the first hydrogen-powered eDaily to the world. Based on this prototype, we aim to roll out a small series of FCEV vans for trial with selected customers by the end of next year,” added Marco Liccardo, chief technology and digital officer at Iveco. “This exciting milestone in our sustainability journey is an outcome of the successful collaboration between Iveco Group and Hyundai Motor Company and shows how we can achieve tangible results in a short timeframe by combining our strengths.”
Hyundai and Iveco are also examining other collaboration options, ranging from cross-selling products in selected regions to joint vehicle automation and connectivity. Hyundai is also considering sourcing opportunities for next-generation conventional powertrains for commercial vehicles from FPT Industrial. The two parties are confident that the ongoing projects will give results soon.
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