As part of its H2 Moves Europe initiative, Anglo American collaborated with Hype, the world’s largest fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) taxi provider, to increase the number of hydrogen-fuelled FCEV taxis in Paris during a busy summer of international events, and beyond.
Aligned with our commitment to drive FCEV model variety to support broader technology uptake, the H2 Moves Paris fleet with Hype contained several different FCEV models, including models that are wheelchair accessible.
As the official Paris 2024 Paralympic Games taxi provider, Hype provided free transportation for wheelchair users, allowing individuals with mobility challenges to travel to and from events using Hype’s hydrogen-powered H2 Moves Paris vehicles with zero exhaust emissions.
To promote uptake, Hype collaborated with leading French disability organisations APF France Handicap and Handisport Federation. Rides could be easily booked through the Hype app.
Benny Oeyen, Executive Head of Market Development for Anglo American, said:
“This initiative reflects growing FCEV model diversity and our shared commitment to promoting sustainable transport solutions that are accessible to everyone. We are proud to support the paralympic community in this way and to demonstrate the positive impact of hydrogen mobility on inclusivity”.
As a leading global producer of the platinum needed for fuel cells, Anglo American has been an early supporter of FCEV technology. When used in a fuel cell, platinum catalyses a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to generate clean electricity and water.
This clean electricity is then used to power the motor of an FCEV, which can be refuelled in five minutes with ranges of up to 650km, just like a petrol or diesel vehicle but with zero exhaust emissions.
