New hydrogen bus order for Iveco Bus in France: up to 19 vehicles contracted in the Lorient Agglomeration
Lorient Agglomeration, in France, has contracted with Iveco Bus for the supply of the first 5 zero-emission hydrogen GX 337 H2 buses, in the Linium, BRT version, which will join the IziLo network in the second half of 2025. A total of 19 buses will be supplied for progressive commissioning by 2025. This follows the […]
Lorient Agglomeration, in France, has contracted with Iveco Bus for the supply of the first 5 zero-emission hydrogen GX 337 H2 buses, in the Linium, BRT version, which will join the IziLo network in the second half of 2025. A total of 19 buses will be supplied for progressive commissioning by 2025. This follows the very first awarding for this model, signed in Cannes in early September.
This entire project (buses and station) is co-financed by the French State via an ADEME (Agence de la Transition Energétique) call for projects.
This bus model, combining a 100 kW Hyundai fuel cell powered by 4 tanks with a 69 kWh FPT Industrial battery pack, will provide the IziLo network “a particularly efficient solution reducing hydrogen consumption by 15 to 20% compared to market standards, optimizing thermal comfort, and guaranteeing excellent passenger capacity with a range of up to 450 km”, in Iveco Bus’ words.
The bus also offers a welcoming and inclusive interior layout with 3 dedicated spaces for passengers with reduced mobility.
A slow automatic hydrogen distribution coming
In 2023, Lorient Agglomeration launched the construction of a slow renewable hydrogen distribution station. Equipped with 19 charging points, this slow-charge station, the first of its kind in France, will supply the buses.
Once commissioning is completed, which is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025 in coordination with the arrival of the buses, it will take 4 hours to recharge the vehicles’ tanks without any human intervention, the group says.
Fabrice Loher, President of Lorient Agglomeration, Mayor of Lorient stated: “Lorient Agglomeration is taking an important step in the deployment of its integrated green hydrogen ecosystem, covering everything from production to buses, including R&D and training. The order for these first 5 vehicles, scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2025, will make Lorient Agglomeration the first region in Brittany to acquire zero-emission hydrogen buses. Lorient Agglomeration is taking a decisive step towards decarbonizing its IziLo transport network. This is a crucial stage in the ecological transition of our region.”
“We are delighted to have been selected by LORIENT Agglomeration to support them in their deployment of hydrogen buses,” said Giorgio Zino, Head of Iveco Bus Europe Commercial Operations. “With its high level of performance, our GX 337 H2 Linium BRT will fully meet the challenges of decarbonized mobility. With this new reference in France, the Iveco Bus confirms its major role in the deployment of zero-emission mobility solutions”.
