Renault expects first hydrogen utility sales in Germany and Netherlands soon, executive says

　　div classBodysc17zpet90 cdBBJodivpPARIS Reuters – Renault hopes to receive first orders for its hydrogenpowered minibuses and vans from the Netherlands and Germany soon, the head of the companys light commercial vehicles department told Reuters, as soaring pump prices boosted customer interest in the technology. p

　　pThe French car manufacturers first fuel cell vehicle, a Master van, will be launched this summer, followed by a City Bus version, HeinzJürgen Löw said on the sidelines of a trade fair. pdivdivdiv classBodysc17zpet90 cdBBJodiv

　　pAccording to the terms of Renaults alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi, the French carmaker pilots European hydrogen projects and production on behalf of its partners. p

　　pThis story corrects to fixe spelling error in word “customer” in lead.p

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　　pp Reporting by Gilles Guillaume, writing by Juliette Portala, editing by Tassilo Hummelp

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