H2 Mobility

Hydrogen fuel cells can best meet the need of heavy-duty vehicles (commercial vehicles, buses, heavy goods vehicles, etc.) to become zero CO₂ and particulates emissions and close-to-zero noise at the point of use. They are particularly efficient for long-distance journeys, which today account for 75% of the transport sector's CO₂ emissions. Our partnership with Faurecia enables us to design and produce on-board liquid hydrogen storage systems for the mobility market. By 2030, fuel cell vehicle production could represent 2.5 million vehicles, of which 20% could be commercial trucks. Due to intensive usage, by 2030, heavy-duty vehicles could represent close to 60% of the hydrogen consumption for mobility markets and high-performance trucks are capable of storing up to 300 liters of liquid hydrogen. Air Liquide is highly engaged in the energy transition for the transport and heavy-duty industry with investments in infrastructures and technologies.

The first world-scale liquid hydrogen production unit and logistics infrastructure in North Las Vegas, Nevada, is also dedicated to the mobility market in the west coast by producing, liquefying, and storing hydrogen to supply the hydrogen refueling stations in California. By producing 30 tonnes of liquid hydrogen per day, this plant can serve 40,000 vehicles supplied every day by 2025.

As a main partner to Energy Observer, the first hydrogen vessel to travel around the world, we demonstrate the key role of hydrogen in the energy transition and bring our technological and innovation expertise. Energy Observer 2, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cargo ship, houses a complete production line for renewable hydrogen from desalinated sea water injected into an electrolyzer, resulting in zero carbon emissions, zero fine particles, and zero noise. This multipurpose cargo ship is fueled by liquid hydrogen while offering very high transport capacities.

With over 60 years worth of technological contributions to international space programs such as the International Space Station or the European launcher, Air Liquide has always played a vital role in the development of space technology. We develop energy production and storage technologies to support future missions, and have expertise in launch infrastructure, on-board cryogenics, and ground test equipment for launchers and satellites. Liquid hydrogen has played a significant role in space exploration. With so many benefits, including its low molecular weight and high energy output, hydrogen continues to keep its promise as a reliable rocket propellant in the space industry. Air Liquide is dedicated to also engage in all major new international challenges: electric propulsion, more competitive launch vehicles, constellation of satellites, life in space, and more.