Hydvance

Do you think that hydrogen is the energy vector of tomorrow, transforming mobility towards zero emissions?

Develop and operate high-performance, safe and certified hydrogen vehicles that are perfectly integrated into an optimized hydrogen delivery infrastructure

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Welcome to
the future of zero-emission transportation

Discover how hydrogen is transforming mobility and energy storage. With our efficient, safe and regulatory-compliant solutions, at HYDVANCE we are building a sustainable future with our partners.

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Since November 2024 : Hydvance

Creation of a company designed to leverage our previously gained expertise, driving forward the decarbonisation ecosystem through the hydrogen revolution. We propose end to end development of integrated LH2 systems, and we also define, deploy and operate hydrogen delivery to end users.

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2021-2024 : Our PAST EXPERIENCE IN AN INNOVATIVE PAVING STARTUP

 Development of the Engineering Centre in Toulouse, focused on Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) technologies, aircraft integration studies and H2 operations.

Some key achievements to which we have contributed significantly :

  • Largest hydrogen fuel cell powered airplane ever to take to the skies
  • Development of ATR72 LH2 architecture and certification basis
  • Largest fuel cell powertrain to run on liquid hydrogen
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Before 2021 : OUR PAST EXPERIENCE IN MAJOR GROUPS

Tens of years of accumulated experience in diversified environments, with a strong focus on the aerospace industry.

About Us?

Experts in hydrogen solutions, we support industries and fleet managers to accelerate the energy transition.

History

Who are we?

Founders:

Thomas Andrieu

CEO & Co-founder

Ex Aircraft H2 architect, Universal Hydrogen               

Ex ZEROe H2 and MBSE architect, Airbus

Stéphane Valadon

Co-founder

Ex Director Regional LH2 Module, Universal Hydrogen 

Ex Structure Metal Expert, Airbus

Daniel Costa Blanes

Co-founder

Ex Head of H2 Systems, Universal Hydrogen               

Ex Satellite Electric Propulsion Architect, Airbus

Leveraging a robust network of highly skilled professionals and trusted partners.
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« Making hydrogen the energy vector of tomorrow »

Our vision

The future in perspective
1

HYDROGEN REVOLUTION

Our aim is to democratize hydrogen solutions, especially liquid hydrogen (LH2), in order to support zero-emission goals.
2

INNOVATION

We are committed to continuous innovation, offering not only the highest-performing but also the most optimized solutions.
3

END TO END APPROACH

Addressing and managing operational aspects to improve integrated products from idea to certification.
4

SAFETY

Safety rules in design, manufacturing and operations are an integral part of our business.

Why working with us

We have expertise in the full development scope, including operational and certification needs

Fluidics / LH2 modelling

Structures & materials

Control & Monitoring

Overall Integration in Complex Environments

Testing

Industrialisation

H2 offtake and operations

Safety, reliability and regulations

We have the end to end expertise on LH2 custom solutions development from design to certification & from product development to operations and logistics

Our Solutions

Hydrogen mobile stations for End user /
Hydrogen hub (airport, port, etc.)

  • Autonomous and automatic delivery of hydrogen in small or large quantities
  • Liquid hydrogen transfert or up to 700bar gaseous hydrogen delivery
  • Reduction of losses during the transfer of liquid hydrogen
  • On-time delivery of hydrogen while reducing costs and CO2 emissions
  • Regulatory and administrative management of deliveries
H2 Station 500kg
LH2 Tank 200kg

Liquid Hydrogen Tanks for Hydrogen vehicle / system manufacturer

  • Autonomy x2 compared to 700bar GH2 tank of the same mass
  • Autonomy ~ x4 compared to best battery pack
  • Certified storage for mobility, safe and operationally optimized
  • Gravimetric index between 15 and 25% (H2 stored mass over total mass including safety and conditioning systems)
  • Hydrogen conditioned in pressure and temperature for fuel cell systems to more than 2000kW
  • Optimized lifetime of hydrogen in liquid state before venting (> weeks)

Customized design

Integration

Testing & Certification

Prototyping & support to Industrialisation

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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer optimized, secure and efficient storage and delivery systems.

It takes between 4 months and 1 year from development to finalized design, then between 6 months and 1 year for prototyping and testing, then getting a certified product ready for mass production. All of this obviously depends on the level of optimization, performance and certification scope expected.

Yes, we develop solutions in line with customer requirements, and as per defined standards & regulations.
We also propose to develop innovative solutions, including functional prototypes, as to prepare the future of LH2 mobility.

Contact us

 

Let’s deploy hydrogen together !

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