Citroën ë-Jumpy Hydrogen: First H2 Van Drives for Suez
After Opel, the Stellantis sister brand, delivered the first hydrogen van, Citroën has now also rolled out the first model of the ë-Jumpy Hydrogen. The first customer to be served is the French energy supplier Suez Group, for full-scale testing at the Carcassonne site, as it is restrictively stated. The plug-in hybrid van, based on the battery-electric model with a lithium-ion battery reduced to 10.5 kWh and combined with a 45 kW fuel cell and a 4.4 kg H2 tank for range extension up to 400 kilometers, is to be tested in real-world use.
The site manages the project as part of an agreement between the Carcassonne region and Suez to support the municipality in its energy transition ambitions, particularly through the commissioning of a local station for the production of green hydrogen for the electric vehicles of Suez employees, the manufacturer further outlines. This station can supply a total of four vehicles with two kilograms of hydrogen per day.
“We are exploring and developing new solutions for all our activities to achieve the goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 45 percent by 2030. The introduction of electric and hydrogen vehicles into our fleet is another important step on the way to a carbon-free fleet," explained Yves Colladant, Group Category Manager Light Vehicles, Suez Group.
Volume and Payload Remain Unchanged
The ë-Jumpy Hydrogen allows the same payload as the diesel version while optimizing trips with sufficient range, so returning to the base every day is unnecessary, says Colladant. The compact system with the fuel cell alongside the electric motor under the hood has made it possible to maintain volume and payload compared to the combustion version, advertises Christian Maugy, specialist in hydrogen fuel cells. The cargo volume of the models, which are available in two lengths, remains unchanged at 5.3 m³ for the medium length and 6.1 m³ for the XL. The payload and towing capacity are also said to be up to 1000 kg, just like the gasoline/diesel versions. For starting, the hybrid transporter uses the battery electric drive, and during partial load and highway operation, the fuel cell then provides the energy for the e-motor.
MyAmi Cargo: 48-Volt Electric Vehicle for Delivery Services
Another project of the cooperation was recently launched at the Saint-Cyr l'Ecole sewage treatment plant in the Greater Paris area: With the My Ami Cargo, which implements the low-voltage concept as a freight version, an innovative micro-mobility solution for goods transport is to be tested. Ten vehicles are planned for the Suez fleet to shuttle between construction sites and read the meter readings.
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