Opel presented a hydrogen-powered version of the Movano utility vehicle at IAA Transportation. The company promises autonomy of over 500 km and recharging in just 5 minutes.
On the occasion of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Opel premiered the new Movano Hydrogen. The van was exhibited alongside the Opel Combo Electric and Opel Rocks Electric with Kargo kit.
“Globally, we sold more than 125,000 light commercial vehicles last year and managed to substantially increase sales of battery electric light commercial vehicles by 41%. We want to continue this success in light commercial vehicles. To do this, we are presenting new, state-of-the-art products for our customers here in Hanover,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl at IAA Transportation as he presented the world premiere of the Opel Movano Hydrogen.
At the shared stand Stellantis Pro One C70 in Hall 13, Xavier Peugeot, Senior Vice President Stellantis Commercial Vehicles Business Unit, and Florian Huettl presented the commercial vehicle range of Stellantis and the new innovative vehicles of the Opel brand.
Opel presents a van powered by hydrogen for the first time
The strong point of the Opel range was the Opel Movano Hydrogen. “For the first time, we will offer the largest member of the Opel LCV family as a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle,” Huettl said. “In 2021, we launched the Opel Vivaro Hydrogen, the first hydrogen transporter from a vehicle manufacturer. Today, with the introduction of the Movano Hydrogen, we are taking the next step and creating an even stronger offering.”
With its combination of hydrogen fuel cell propulsion and plug-in battery, the new Opel Movano Hydrogen can travel over 500 kilometers (WLTP) and can be refueled with hydrogen in less than 5 minutes. It is for customers who need to travel long distances with zero local emissions and not waste time refueling.
The electric motor offers a power of 150 hp and a maximum torque of 410 Nm. The 11 kWh lithium-ion battery provides start-up or acceleration support. Another major advantage of the system: braking energy can be recovered and fed into the battery in the form of electricity via the electric motor that works as a generator.
Source: www.promotor.ro
