More than 60 participants, including a majority of representatives from local authorities in the South Region and Corsica, took part on 30 March 2021 in the webinar dedicated to Hydrogen solutions for mobility, organised by Capenergies with the support of the South Region.
Most of the participants are already involved in a current or future mobility project involving hydrogen. This meeting, designed as a " communities talking to communities "The event provided an opportunity to share benchmarks in terms of project set-up and operational implementation, with a view to supporting the implementation of these future initiatives in the Southern Region and Corsica.
Participants were able to learn from the experience of the Syndicat Mixte des Transports Artois-Gohelle, which has introduced the 1era Hydrogen-powered bus service in France, and the Communauté de communes de la Vallée de l'Indre, which is preparing to launch the 1era Hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicles from France.
Numerous questions on the cost and financing of projects, the range of vehicles on offer, regulations and the operation of infrastructures fuelled the discussions, confirming Hydrogen as the vector of choice for local authorities in the decarbonisation of public transport.
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Syndicat Mixte Artois-Gohelle: the 1era bus line 100% Hydrogen powered by a green hydrogen production station
 Benoît DESCAMPS Head of Communications  | " As part of the overhaul of our transport network in the Artois-Gohelle region, we introduced the 1st 100% hydrogen bus line equipped with 6 buses powered by our own green H2 production station. And all that in just 2 years! |
The Communauté de communes de la Vallée de l'Indre: a comprehensive hydrogen mobility project
 Aurélie MICHEL Hydrogen and PCAET project manager  | " This year, we'll be putting France's 1st hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicle into service. A demonstrator financed to the tune of 60% by Europe via the HECTOR project. Fitted with 2 fuel cells and carrying 16kg of H2, the tipper is calibrated to carry out 2 different rounds! |
Today, the Communauté de communes de la Vallée de l'Indre is the driving force behind the project. Hy'Touraine production and distribution of green H2 to power several fleets of public or company vehicles (public transport, commercial vehicles, etc.) throughout the region.
These testimonials provided an opportunity to share the keys to the success of these projects, which also depend on the political will of the regions and the commitment of the partners involved.
Your contacts for all questions:
 Lucie CHAPPAZ Capenergies Project Engineer Coordinator of the Sustainable Mobility Club +33 6 49 21 51 87 |  Guillaume CERVERA Capenergies Project Engineer H2 Sud Club coordinator + 33 6 37 10 55 09 |
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