Hydrogen Valley Power Partners with French Automotive Leader OPmobility to Build a Global Footprint
Amid the global momentum toward net-zero transformation, Taiwan’s hydrogen mobility technology is officially stepping onto the European stage. Hydrogen Valley Power Co., Ltd. (HVPC), Taiwan’s leading developer of hydrogen-powered vehicle systems, recently participated in Hyvolution Paris 2026, one of Europe’s most influential hydrogen industry exhibitions, led by Executive Vice President Yao-Ting Hsieh.
On the opening day of the exhibition, HVPC announced a major milestone: a strategic partnership with OPmobility, a global leader in automotive technology based in France. The two companies reached an agreement covering procurement and joint development, aiming to jointly expand the global market for hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.
Taiwan–France Strategic Alliance Strengthens the Global Hydrogen Supply Chain
The cooperation agreement was signed by Yao-Ting Hsieh, Executive Vice President of HVPC, and Xavier Ponchon, Managing Director of OPmobility Europe. The signing ceremony was witnessed by representatives from the Taipei Representative Office in France (Economic Division), the Taiwan Trade Center in Paris, the Hydrogen Energy Center of National Central University, as well as industry leaders including Advantech and TECO Electric & Machinery—underscoring the significance of this Taiwan–Europe industrial collaboration.
Through this partnership, HVPC and OPmobility will establish a close, long-term collaboration to jointly develop markets across the European Union, Taiwan, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The alliance not only marks international recognition of Taiwan’s vehicle-level hydrogen system integration capabilities, but also reinforces the resilience and stability of the Taiwan–France hydrogen supply chain.
A National Team Effort: Showcasing Taiwan’s Integrated “Three-Electric” Capabilities
At Hyvolution Paris, HVPC showcased its hydrogen-powered city bus, developed in collaboration with Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), Advantech, and TECO Electric & Machinery. The vehicle design is centered on three core principles: safety, reliability, and international regulatory compliance, highlighting Taiwan’s maturity in hydrogen system integration, high-pressure hydrogen storage configuration, and energy efficiency management.
A key technological highlight is the integration of the “three-electric systems”—fuel cell systems, battery systems, and electric drive systems. HVPC adopted TECO’s high-efficiency direct-drive motor and, through extensive system calibration with ITRI and NCSIST, successfully addressed energy coordination challenges between fuel cells and lithium batteries. This breakthrough significantly enhances vehicle power stability and overall system lifespan. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with Advantech’s AI-based monitoring system, further strengthening real-time safety and operational control during driving.
Advancing Toward International Certification: Paris Deployment and UN R134 Validation
Following the exhibition, the hydrogen bus will be deployed at OPmobility’s Lechelle facility in Paris, marking the next critical phase of HVPC’s internationalization strategy. The first city-type hydrogen bus certification vehicle will undergo UN R134 international certification for hydrogen vehicle systems, conducted by TÜV (Germany) with support from OPmobility.
Upon completion of European certification, the vehicle will continue with durability and safety testing in Taiwan through ARTC and VSCC. Executive Vice President Hsieh emphasized that HVPC will continue to position Taiwan as its core R&D and manufacturing base, leveraging international demonstration projects to strengthen Taiwan’s strategic role in the global hydrogen industry and accelerate the real-world deployment of hydrogen-powered public transportation.
Key Highlights
- Taiwan–France Strategic Partnership
HVPC and OPmobility signed procurement and joint development agreements targeting markets in the EU, Taiwan, Australia, and Southeast Asia. - International Certification Milestone
Certification vehicles will undergo UN R134 hydrogen system certification conducted by TÜV, fully aligning with international regulations. - National-Level R&D Collaboration
Joint development with ITRI, NCSIST, Advantech, and TECO demonstrates Taiwan’s full vehicle-level hydrogen R&D capabilities. - Breakthrough in Three-Electric Integration
Advanced energy management integrating fuel cells and lithium batteries, combined with TECO’s direct-drive motor and Advantech’s AI monitoring, significantly improves system stability and durability. - Global Market Expansion
Through deployment at OPmobility’s Paris facility and participation in Hyvolution Paris, Taiwan’s hydrogen industry advances from component supply to complete vehicle system export.