Lorient Agglomeration orders Hydrogen Buses from Iveco Bus

IVECO BUS’s hydrogen vehicle will debut in Lorient Agglomeration’s BRT fleet with the first five of 19 buses set for late 2025.

Lorient, France- Lorient Agglomeration., has contracted with IVECO BUS for the supply of the first 5 zero-emission hydrogen GX 337 H2 buses, in the LINIUM BRT version, which will join the IziLo network in the second half of 2025. A total of 19 buses will be supplied for progressive commissioning by 2025. 

Mr. Fabrice Loher, President of Lorient Agglomeration, 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." 

Mr. 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 decarbonized mobility. With this new reference in France, the IVECO BUS confirms its major role in the deployment of zero-emission mobility solutions." 

This bus, featuring a 100 kW Hyundai fuel cell and a 69 kWh FPT Industrial battery, delivers up to 450 km range with 15-20% less hydrogen consumption. It combines modern, aerodynamic design with a spacious, inclusive interior, including 3 spaces for passengers with reduced mobility. IVECO BUS's hydrogen technology has won awards in Germany and Spain for its technical excellence. 

In 2023, Lorient Agglomeration began building France's first slow renewable hydrogen station with 19 charging points. Scheduled to be operational by Q2 2025, it will recharge buses in just 4 hours automatically. The project, co-financed by the French State through ADEME, includes both the station and the buses.