Lorient Agglomeration has ordered 19 IVECO BUS hydrogen vehicles to provide Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services in Brittany, France.
The first 5 of these buses are scheduled to start operations on the IziLo Mobilités network in the second half of 2025.
This collaboration will introduce IVECO BUS’s hydrogen GX 337 H2 buses in the LINIUM BRT version to the region, with all 19 vehicles gradually entering service by the end of 2025.
Meanwhile, Lorient Agglomeration is building a renewable hydrogen distribution station to serve the buses, which will be fully operational by mid-2025. This station, the first of its kind in France, will enable the buses to refuel in just 4 hours.
The installation is co-financed by the French government through ADEME (Agence de la Transition Energétique).
Fabrice Loher, President of Lorient Agglomeration and Mayor of Lorient, said:Lorient Agglomeration is taking an important step in the deployment of its integrated green hydrogen ecosystem, covering everything from production to buses, including R&D and training. The order for these first 5 vehicles, scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2025, will make Lorient Agglomeration the first region in Brittany to acquire zero-emission hydrogen buses. Lorient Agglomeration is taking a decisive step towards decarbonizing its IziLo transport network. This is a crucial stage in the ecological transition of our region.
The buses will be powered by a 100 kW Hyundai fuel cell and a 69 kWh FPT Industrial battery. This system has been designed to reduce hydrogen consumption by 15-20%, while optimising thermal comfort, and offering a range of up to 450 kilometres.
The vehicles also feature a modern design and an inclusive interior with spaces for passengers with reduced mobility.
Giorgio Zino, Head of IVECO BUS Europe Commercial Operations said:We are delighted to have been selected by LORIENT Agglomeration to support them in their deployment of hydrogen buses. With its high level of performance, our GX 337 H2 LINIUM BRT will fully meet the challenges of decarbonised mobility. With this new reference in France, the IVECO BUS confirms its major role in the deployment of zero-emission mobility solutions.
