Russelsheim. The Opel Vivaro-e HYDROGEN fuel cell van makes no compromises on cargo volume, can be refuelled quickly and can cover up to 400 kilometres (WLTP1) emissions-free. This pioneering, environmentally responsible and practical concept has now been awarded the 40th 'KS Energie und Umweltpreis' by the 'Automobilclub Kraftfahrer-Schutz e. V.' At the prize giving today in
'Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles enable environmentally responsible operation without compromises. We are therefore delighted with the
Pioneering concept: Long range, emissions-free, short refuelling stops
The Opel Vivaro-e HYDROGEN is ideal for fleet customers who want to cover long distances or who need to refuel within minutes. The electrically powered light commercial vehicle based on the Vivaro-e 'International Van of the Year 2021' is a hydrogen fuel cell electric van with plug-in battery.
The packaging of the technology is so compact that it makes no compromises on cargo space compared with conventional powertrains. The whole fuel cell system with the existing traction motor is integrated under the bonnet. The battery of the Vivaro-e is replaced by three 700 bar hydrogen tanks with a capacity of 4.4 kg.
The 45-kW fuel cell can generate enough power for longer stretches of highway driving, while the 10.5 kWh lithium-ion battery located under the front seats provides dynamic peak power when required, for example, at start-up and under acceleration. The range is up to 400 kilometres (WLTP1) and it takes only three minutes to refuel with hydrogen. The vehicle offers a cargo volume of up to 6.1 cubic metres and a payload of 1,000 kilogrammes as well as a towing capacity of 1,000 kg. The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN is available in lengths M and L (4.95 and 5.30 metres) and has already joined the fleet of
This year is the 40th time the KS automobile club has awarded the energy and environment prize. Founded in 1981, the award recognises innovative technologies, concepts and development in the automobile industry and the mobility branch that protect the environment.
[1] Range determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (
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