First Hydrogen Corp. unveiled new images of the company’s next generation vehicle. First Hydrogen is working in collaboration with global mobility engineers, EDAG Group, to design the second generation of light commercial vehicles (LCV).
The Generation II concepts have been developed following the success of First Hydrogen’s Generation I fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV), which are currently undergoing mileage accumulation and testing. The Company’s two Generation I LCVs were launched in 2022 as technical proof of concept and are attracting interest from major fleet operators. Members of the UK Aggregated Hydrogen Freight Consortium (AHFC), including national supermarket brands, roadside assistance providers, utility companies and parcel delivery operators, are undertaking operational trials this year.
The latest images present the van in silhouette, revealing the clean, aerodynamic design. The visuals show First Hydrogen’s signature daytime running lights and vertical tail lights, which ensure visibility in urban landscapes and provide the vehicle with a recognizable identity. The scalable design has been optimized for flexible-use large panel vans suited to fleets operating in the delivery, roadside assistance, grocery, construction & utilities and healthcare sectors.
The global light commercial vehicle market is projected to reach $751.86 billion by 2030, increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.1 percent during the forecast period (2022-2030). As well as advances and investment in energy and automotive development from entrepreneurial forward-looking businesses such as First Hydrogen, growth will be fueled by zero emission targets, government incentive schemes and infrastructure investment. First Hydrogen is targeting the commercial van market and LCV sector to support fleet transition to zero emission transport.
Published in the March 2023 Edition
