At the Hyvolution 2023 exhibition in Paris, Hyvia and HysetCo announced that they are to join forces to accelerate the development of hydrogen mobility for light commercial vehicles.

Hyvia and HysetCo are developing a new cooperation which aims to improve the customer experience for Hyvia users.

The due are investigating offering an integrated package of Hyvia commercial vehicles, including the vehicle, the associated services, and the supply of hydrogen from HysetCo. The partnership will also look at expanding HysetCo’s network of public hydrogen refuelling stations and improving user experience in the network.

Hyvia — a joint venture between Renault and American fuel cell manufacturer Plug Power — is dedicated to hydrogen mobility, offers an ecosystem of solutions including a range of hydrogen-fuelled light commercial vehicles (van, minibus, chassis cab) and private H2 refuelling stations for its professional customers.

Hyvia teaming up with HysetCo

HysetCo, the leading company in light hydrogen mobility in France, is another joint venture, this time between Air Liquide, Idex, STEP, and Toyota. The company develops and operates public H2 refuelling stations and offers integrated solutions to facilitate access to hydrogen mobility for professionals.

“Strongly committed to the hydrogen industry since its creation in June 2021, Hyvia continues in 2023 the deployment of its unique and complete ecosystem dedicated to hydrogen mobility,” explained Hyvia’s president, David Holderbach. “This collaboration with HysetCo allows us to go even further to support our professional customers in order to offer them even more refuelling solutions and services.”

Loïc Voisin, president at HysetCo, added: “We are very pleased with this initiative between Hyvia and HysetCo, which will enable us to offer our professional customers the best solutions to facilitate their transition to zero-emission hydrogen mobility, on a range of commercial vehicles. HysetCo, the leader in light hydrogen mobility, confirms its commitment to contribute today and tomorrow to pollution-free cities.”


Phil Huff