The transport sector, which is responsible for 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in France, is changing to adapt to new environmental challenges. With this in mind, conversion to electric-hydrogen is a convincing solution for heavy goods vehicles, both ecologically and financially. A study by the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (Ademe) confirms that ‘the economic relevance of retrofitting is better for heavy vehicles’, citing the case of coaches as well as goods vehicles. Far less expensive than buying a new vehicle, the retrofit of a hybrid electric-hydrogen engine offers a range comparable to that of a diesel engine, while its hydrogen tanks can be filled in just a few minutes.
Powered by a 250 kW electric motor, this refuse collection vehicle (RCV) can carry out missions with a range of 300 km, all without emitting CO2 or fine particles. Its 26-t payload and maximum speed of 90 km/h have been retained. The on-board fuel cell has a service life of 700,000 km with a 3-year or 12,000-hour warranty.
With a recharging time of 15 minutes, the Ampliroll retrofitted by GCK Mobility can be used all day long. This transformation limits the vehicle’s environmental impact, while retaining its power and many other advantages.
The Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque (CUD) has chosen the GCK group to retrofit a number of vehicles in its waste collection fleet, including tipper trucks and refuse collection vehicles, with hydrogen. GCK Mobility, a GCK subsidiary specialising in the retrofitting of heavy vehicles, will transform these internal combustion engine vehicles into electric vehicles powered by a fuel cell.
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