Two new fleets in Paris and Brussels to join existing H2 Moves Berlin hydrogen taxi fleet.
H2 Moves Europe is a new initiative to drive awareness of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology and its utility for the future mobility mix.
H2 Moves Europe is a new initiative to drive awareness of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology and its utility for the future mobility mix.
As part of H2 Moves Europe, Anglo American is collaborating with Hype, the world’s largest FCEV taxi operator and official taxi supporter of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, to deploy two new fleets of zero-emission FCEVs – 250 in Paris and 50 in Brussels. The fleets will include a mixture of fuel cell Peugeot e-Expert and Citroën ë-Jumpy adapted for wheelchair users as well as Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo.
H2 Moves Europe builds upon the success of the H2 Moves Berlin pilot project launched in 2023 together with Toyota Germany and SafeDriver Group-ENNOO, which has now driven 6 million kilometres over nearly 500,000 passenger journeys.
Benny Oeyen, Executive Head of Market Development for Anglo American said: “Hydrogen-powered FCEVs are expected to play an important role in the mix of clean drivetrain technologies needed to effectively decarbonise transport. FCEVs are particularly well suited to vehicle fleets, such as taxis and buses, and also offer relief to increasingly pressured battery minerals supply chains.
“Through H2 Moves Europe, and our new collaboration with Hype in Paris and Brussels, we hope to further demonstrate the benefits of FCEV technology to wider audiences and build upon the success of our existing FCEV deployment initiatives in Berlin, China and South Africa.”
As a leading producer of the platinum needed for fuel cells, Anglo American has been an early supporter of FCEV technology. When used in a fuel cell, platinum catalyses a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity. This is then used to power the motor of an FCEV, which can be refuelled in five minutes with ranges up to 650km and is similar to using a petrol or diesel vehicle but with zero emissions in-use.
Through H2 Moves Europe, the partners across Europe support the emerging ecosystem of hydrogen-powered transport and are looking ahead to future deployments across Europe, with a project in Hamburg in development.