City of Detroit Partners with Mobility and Infrastructure Leaders to Drive Hydrogen Innovation
- The City of Detroit, through the Office of Mobility Innovation, is partnering with BayoTech, FORVIA, Ivys Inc., and Symbio to launch a full-service hydrogen ecosystem.
- The coalition will deliver zero-emission vehicles, storage systems, and fueling infrastructure in an integrated, one-stop model for sustainable deployment.
- This effort positions Detroit at the forefront of clean mobility innovation, showcasing a scalable model for building and maintaining a hydrogen economy in major cities.
Detroit, MI – BayoTech, FORVIA, Ivys Inc., and Symbio today announced a partnership with the City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation (OMI) to establish a complete hydrogen ecosystem within the city. This coalition aims to accelerate the hydrogen economy and position Detroit at the forefront of clean mobility innovation.
The four companies will provide zero-emission vehicles, storage systems, and fueling infrastructure in a seamless, one-stop-shop model to enable sustainable hydrogen mobility deployment. The coalition’s ecosystem aims to showcase a pragmatic approach to launching and maintaining the hydrogen economy in a major city by offering integrated services for deployment, maintenance and engineering.
Within this coalition, the four participants will contribute their own respective areas of expertise:
- BayoTech, a global leader in hydrogen production and distribution solutions, will produce and deliver the hydrogen.
- FORVIA, a global mobility technology supplier, will provide hydrogen storage systems, including the only XL tank in the market for the heaviest (class 8) commercial trucks.
- Ivys, a clean fuels infrastructure solutions provider, will deliver proven, modular and scalable refueling systems.
- Symbio, a zero-emission hydrogen mobility solutions developer and manufacturer, provides a full hydrogen-electric vehicle solution with a lightweight drayage truck that does not sacrifice payload.
The announcement comes as a direct result of the City's efforts to engage with industry leaders and explore how hydrogen can contribute to the local transportation and logistics economy. The coalition’s decision to deploy in Detroit reflects the city’s growing role as a hub for clean mobility, and Detroit will continue working with hydrogen industry partners to expand sustainable mobility options for end users.
“Detroit is committed to creating a sustainable future for all our residents and we see hydrogen as a key alternative to fossil fuels for transportation and mobility,” said Tim Slusser, Chief of the Office of Mobility Innovation.
Vince Keenan, Head of Innovation Engagement and Hydrogen partnerships for the Mayor's Office of Mobility Innovation added, “Detroit knows how to build the things that move us. This hydrogen ecosystem partnership is the right private-sector leadership at the right time - it's what the hydrogen industry needs, and Detroit is the right place to do it."
“BayoTech is excited to produce and deliver hydrogen in the Motor City,” said David Best, Chief Executive Officer, BayoTech. “This ecosystem will help advance the global hydrogen conversation and showcase hydrogen as a viable, long-term zero-emission energy solution.”
“As one of the world’s leading global suppliers of hydrogen storage tanks and systems, FORVIA provides optimized solutions for diverse use cases within the mobility landscape, from fleet deployment to onsite and mobile storage,” said Tarek Abdel-Baset, Business Development Director and Chief Hydrogen Engineer, FORVIA North America. “Our comprehensive portfolio of 33 certified containers across multiple size ranges deliver proven, safe, and efficient hydrogen storage and will help us support the coalition’s goal of laying the groundwork for a true hydrogen economy.”
“Ivys is pleased to bring its decades of experience deploying innovative fueling solutions from around the world to accelerate the adoption of clean vehicles in the City of Detroit,” said Darryl Pollica, CEO and co-founder, Ivys Inc. “We believe that medium and heavy-duty fleets operating within regional urban centers like Detroit are uniquely suited for hydrogen electrification, and are excited to join this distinguished coalition to enable this important transformation.”
“This coalition and ecosystem represent a major step forward in unlocking the full potential of hydrogen,” said Rick Breunesse, Business Development Director at Symbio North America. “Our collaboration demonstrates a shared commitment to zero-emission transportation solutions and will serve as a model for cities and fleets transitioning to hydrogen with competitive fuel cell solutions.”
About the City of Detroit's Office of Mobility Innovation (OMI):
The Office of Mobility Innovation (OMI) exists to help the City of Detroit navigate the rapidly changing transportation and mobility industries. Transportation and mobility are essential for both people and businesses and Detroit’s automotive heritage provides an unparalleled opportunity to work with industry to innovate and define their future.
OMI leads mobility advancement efforts on behalf of the City of Detroit and collaborates with industry, academia, philanthropy, and local, state and federal government. By centering residents in every step of the process, OMI is focused on leveraging mobility as a pathway to opportunity in Detroit.
For additional information about OMI, please visit https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation or follow us on LinkedIn, Youtube and Instagram.
About BayoTech — BayoTech, an innovator in hydrogen solutions, is committed to addressing the global need for reliable, cost-effective, and low-carbon hydrogen. We site hydrogen production close to demand and distribute it to consumers via high-pressure gas transport and storage equipment. BayoTech helps customers decarbonize their energy and transportation systems from pilot project to full fleet deployment with our scalable supply of hydrogen molecules and equipment. www.bayotech.us
About FORVIA — FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With around 250 industrial sites and 78 R&D centers, over 150,000 people, including more than 15,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 13,000 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide. In 2024, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 27 billion euros. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the CAC SBT 1.5° index. FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com.
About Ivys Inc. — Ivys Inc. (dba Ivys Energy Solutions) is a leading provider of smart e-mobility infrastructure fueling solutions for fleets. We bring together a team with decades of experience and expertise in developing and deploying innovative products and services to enable an equitable transition towards clean transportation. Especially as medium and heavy-duty fleets convert to zero emission vehicles, we believe it is critical to combine both hydrogen dispensing infrastructure and DC fastcharging solutions to bridge the diverse needs of our customers’ operations and their climate action goals. The addition of fast chargers to our portfolio enables Ivys to be one of the few companies that can holistically address fleet electrification.
About Symbio — Symbio is the leading fuel cell technology developer and manufacturer in Europe. As the partner to the pioneers of zero-emission transition, Symbio designs and mass-produces a wide range of high-performance, competitive and durable StackPack™ hydrogen-electric fuel cell systems for mobility and stationary applications. Founded in 2010, the group now operates in Europe with its IATF 16949-certified Gigafactory located in Saint-Fons (France), and in North America with its Temecula (California, USA) facility. Symbio is an equal-share joint venture between Forvia, Michelin, and Stellantis. For more information, visit www.symbio.one and LinkedIn.[na1]
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