FORVIA H2 develops advanced Type IV hydrogen cylinders designed to maximize hydrogen storage capacity while minimizing system weight. Combining lightweight polymer liners with high-strength carbon fiber composites, these solutions help vehicle manufacturers increase range, preserve payload and improve operating efficiency.
Designed for demanding mobility applications, FORVIA's hydrogen storage systems support the transition to zero-emission transportation across trucks, buses and coaches.
FORVIA's latest generation of Type IV hydrogen cylinders has been developed to meet the requirements of commercial mobility, where long range, fast refueling and vehicle availability are critical.
Key benefits include:
- Increased onboard hydrogen capacity
- Lightweight storage architecture
- Longer driving range
- Optimized payload capacity
- Reduced total cost of ownership
- Automotive-grade safety and durability
Through manufacturing optimization, automation and standardization, FORVIA has also significantly reduced production costs by 80% while increasing industrial scalability.
FORVIA is one of the leading providers of hydrogen storage technologies worldwide, supported by extensive manufacturing capabilities and real-world operational experience.
Today, FORVIA's hydrogen solutions are backed by:
- More than 70,000 hydrogen cylinders delivered
- More than 34 million kilometers accumulated in operation
- Four hydrogen production facilities across Europe and Asia
- Expertise spanning Type I, Type III and Type IV storage technologies
FORVIA has successfully industrialized hydrogen storage systems for leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, supporting applications ranging from light commercial vehicles to heavy-duty trucks.
Its technologies have been deployed in programs including:
- Stellantis hydrogen light commercial vehicles
- Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen trucks
- Renault Hyvia hydrogen mobility programs
- Savage hydrogen trucks
These projects demonstrate FORVIA's ability to deliver scalable hydrogen storage solutions that help OEMs improve vehicle range, operational efficiency and fleet economics.
FORVIA's expertise also supports the development of hydrogen-powered passenger transportation.
A recent example is the Setra H₂ Coach prototype from Daimler Buses, equipped with two FORVIA Type IV 70 MPa hydrogen cylinders providing a total onboard hydrogen capacity of 46 kg. Testing over several thousand kilometers, including routes through the Italian Alps, has demonstrated the reliability and robustness of FORVIA's hydrogen storage technology in demanding operating conditions.
Leveraging a broad portfolio of composite hydrogen vessels, FORVIA develops storage solutions for:
- City buses
- Intercity buses
- Long-distance coaches
- Regional and high-capacity passenger transportation
Hydrogen will play a key role in intensive mobility applications requiring long range, high vehicle utilization and fast refueling.
With decades of expertise in composite pressure vessels and automotive industrialization, FORVIA helps manufacturers accelerate the deployment of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, buses and coaches through performant, affordable and scalable hydrogen storage solutions.
