Faurecia supplies HYVIA with its next generation hydrogen storage solutions

Leveraging on its strong experience in manufacturing as Tier one supplier for automotive market, Faurecia brings its know-how of hydrogen storage system for light commercial vehicles providing a solution which makes no compromise on payload, available space, and autonomy.

Faurecia confirms its ambition to support its customers in their zero-emission strategy by supplying complete best-in-class hydrogen storage systems guaranteed by a strong innovation roadmap and including maintenance services.

Faurecia and HYVIA have been both recently confirmed as part of the Important Project of Common European Interest, positioning the partners as key players in the French hydrogen ecosystem.

Faurecia and HYVIA are both based in France. The production of Faurecia’s hydrogen storage will take place in the plant of Allenjoie (France), Faurecia’s first mass production plant for hydrogen storage systems. equipped with best-in-class manufacturing processes, advanced traceability solutions and in-house testing capabilities.

“We are very proud to have been awarded by HYVIA. This award perfectly illustrates our capacity to develop best-in-class complete solutions for hydrogen storage that fully meet our customers’ expectations. This contract also confirms HYVIA’s confidence into Faurecia’s strong know-how in manufacturing high quality automotive parts for mass-production.” said Patrick Koller, Chief Executive Officer of FORVIA.

“HYVIA presents at Mondial de l’Auto, the hydrogen-powered Master Van H2-TECH in its production version, made in France and going on the road in Europe. We rely on the expertise of Faurecia, our strong partner for hydrogen storage systems.” said David Holderbach, Chief Executive Officer of HYVIA.