Miele will be the first to drive with Opel Vivaro on hydrogen.
The first Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen has rolled off the production line and will make emission-free kilometres in the fleet of Miele, manufacturer of household appliances. The hydrogen-powered van is used daily in the Rhine-Main area. Opel CEO Uwe Hochgeschurtz and Head of Development Marcus Lott were present at the start of production in Rüsselheim.
Uwe Hochgeschurtz.
With the new Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen, we are starting the next chapter of our sustainable mobility offering.
“The smart concept combines the advantages of hydrogen propulsion with the versatility and characteristics of our best-selling light commercial vehicle.”
Marcus Lott adds:
The new Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen perfectly meets the requirements of fleet managers.
“The hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle is the ideal solution for emission-free travel of long distances without losing time charging batteries. The Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen brings emission-free mobility into the future, especially for business use.”
The Vivaro-e Hydrogen is based on the existing battery-electric Opel Vivaro-e, the 2021 International Van of the Year. With full hydrogen tanks, the range is more than 400 kilometers (WLTP).
The 45 kW fuel cell generates enough power for long highway journeys. Refueling hydrogen takes only three minutes – that’s about as fast as refueling a conventional diesel or gasoline car.
The 10.5 kWh lithium-ion battery provides dynamic peak power if necessary, for example when driving off and accelerating. The battery storage serves as a spare for this type of situation, so that the fuel cell can always work under optimal conditions.
The battery also enables regenerative braking and, if necessary, can be charged with a plug at, for example, a charging station. This results in an additional 50 km of fully electric range. The Vivaro-e Hydrogen is standard equipped with a three-phase on-board charger (11 kW) and a charging cable.
Thanks to a clever layout, the Vivaro-e Hydrogen does not require any compromise compared to the combustion engine version. It still offers up to 5.3 or 6.1 m3 load volume. The hydrogen-electric commercial vehicle is available in lengths M and L (4.95 and 5.30 metres long) and with a payload of up to 1,000 kg.
Like the battery-electric version and the combustion engine version, the Vivaro-e Hydrogen offers many driver assistance systems that increase safety. The offer includes a reversing camera with 180-degree visibility, a Blind Spot Alert and a Park Pilot front and rear.
The Multimedia Navi Pro infotainment system can be operated with voice recognition or via the colour touchscreen and is suitable for connection via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The navigation system is equipped with maps for Europe, dynamic route guidance and TMC.
The interior can be cooled or heated during charging via OpelConnect and the charging times can be planned via the myOpel app.
The new Vivaro-e Hydrogen benefits from more than 20 years of experience in the development of hydrogen-electric vehicles at Opel and Stellantis. Production takes place at Opel Special Vehicles (OSV) in Rüsselheim. Thanks for staying up to date with Hydrogen Central.
With the new Vivaro-e Hydrogen, Opel is further expanding its range of electrified models. Customers can choose the drive form that best suits their needs. The Vivaro-e Hydrogen is an addition to the battery-electric Combo-e, Vivaro-e and Movano-e that can already be ordered now.
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