German zero-emission truck manufacturer Quantron has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Mob’Hy for the procurement of 253 hydrogen-powered vehicles as part of a French ecosystem project proposal.

Coming as part of the ADEME (Agence de la transition écoloiguqe) Hydrogen Territorial Ecosystems call for projects, the LOI is hoped to come as a crucial step in developing the hydrogen sector in the Grand Est region.

If successful, the LOI stipulates for the acquisition of the 253 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) for use in Mob’Hy’s ecosystem between 2024 and 2027, bringing the German manufacturer’s technology and Quantron-as-a-Service (QaaS) offering to the French market.

Through its QaaS, the company plans to offer a ‘360-degree product and solution ecosystem’ for its customers, including vehicles as well as hydrogen production and refuelling infrastructure.

Over the past year, Quantron has announced expansions into the US and Italy with new subsidiaries, while also signing numerous agreements across the European continent.

“Collaborating with Mob´Hy is a significant step for QUANTRON to bring our innovative fuel cell technology and our 360 degree ecosystem Quantron-as-a-Service into the French market,” said Andreas Haller, founder and Executive Chairman of Quantron.

Haller added that the company was confident the partnership would pave the way for the successful adoption of its zero-emission mobility solutions in the region.

Jean-Michel Sylvestre, founder and President of Mob’Hy, continued, “Together, we will drive sustainable mobility in France and make a significant contribution to environmental protection. We also believe this partnership may pave the way for new specialised montage workshops in the Grand Est region, capitalising on the skilled labour force trained along the AFPA led vocational training consortium.”