The startup operates hydrogen refueling stations designed for hydrogen vehicles, integrating hydrogen production, storage, and distribution systems. This infrastructure enables clients to establish operational hydrogen charging stations, addressing the lack of accessible refueling options for hydrogen-powered transportation.
Funding
$9.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles is hindered by a lack of readily available and conveniently located refueling infrastructure. This scarcity creates range anxiety and limits the practical use of hydrogen vehicles for both commercial and private transportation.
Solution
HYmpulsion addresses this challenge by designing, installing, and operating a network of hydrogen refueling stations. These stations integrate hydrogen production, storage, and distribution systems to provide accessible refueling options for hydrogen vehicles. The company's infrastructure supports both light and heavy-duty vehicles, promoting the transition to zero-emission mobility. HYmpulsion's stations are strategically located to serve key transportation corridors and urban centers, facilitating the widespread adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy source for transportation. The company aims to create a commercially viable hydrogen mobility market by ensuring a reliable and convenient refueling experience.
Target Audience
The primary customers are professional fleets and private owners of hydrogen-powered vehicles, particularly those operating within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Features
- Network of hydrogen refueling stations strategically located across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
- Stations support both light-duty and heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles
- Integration of hydrogen production via electrolysis, with on-site production at select locations
- Mobile application for contracted customers to check station availability and unlock dispensers
- Focus on renewable hydrogen production to minimize carbon footprint
- Part of the Zero Emission Valley project, promoting a regional hydrogen ecosystem