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Renault reveals Hydrogen-powered Renault Master H2-Tech Prototype

Craig Cheetham, contributor
Mon, 16 Sept 2024

Renault has become the latest manufacturer to invest in hydrogen fuel cell technology, with the reveal of the Renault Master H2-Tech Concept at the IAA Transportation Show in Hannover.

With internal combustion and electric versions about to debut on the UK market, the new Renault Master will also be sold in a hydrogen fuel cell H2-Tech version in 2025, with the model debuting in prototype form at the German event.

The Renault Master H2-Tech Prototype has been developed by HYVIA, a joint venture between Renault Group and hydrogen mobility experts, Plug.

Renault claims that the hydrogen version of its large van has been designed to offer constant operational availability and total peace of mind for the intensive use of professionals – making it better suited to long distance use than an electric van.

With a 434-mile range and a recharge time of five minutes, the Renault Master H2-Tech claims to set new benchmarks in zero-emission usability.

It will be offered in van, floor cab and chassis cab versions, with a number of factory-approved conversions offered by Renault Pro+ appointed bodybuilders.

Renault says that the vehicle will be fully integrated into its commercial vehicle range and will be supported by its dealers and fleet departments. Production begins in the factory at Batilly, France, next year with the first customer vehicles expected by late 2025.

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Is the Renault Master a reliable choice as a camper van?

I am considering buying a 2010 Renault Master automatic which done 60,000 and has service record. Does this model with a 2.4 litre engine and automatic gearbox have any reliability problems and are parts readily available?
Overall, the Renault Master is a fairly reliable van and other than routine maintenance the only problems we're aware of are occasional reports of injector problems and some owners have also reported software issues with the automatic transmission, but these aren't especially common faults and a well-maintained, low-mileage van such as this one should prove to be reliable assuming you keep up with regular maintenance as required.
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