hydrogen more affordable. The same goes for our new Korean plant in Wanju. In China, we are continuing to develop our assembly lines for local markets. Is hydrogen a vital solution for heavy mobility? M. P. For heavier vehicles (trucks, buses, and trains), hydrogen is even more pertinent as a solution. By the end of the decade, it will be a genuine alternative for long-distance transport. Are trains an exciting opportunity? M. P. Absolutely! We are already working with Alstom on its hydrogen trains that operate in Germany and other European countries. We have also received orders from Stadler to provide batteries and vessels for their European trains. At the moment, we are equipping a few dozen trains, but in the long term, we hope this will increase to several hundreds, even several thousands. It is a growth market. by supplying manufacturers that produce their own fuel cells with fuel tanks or providing manufacturers that are starting out in hydrogen mobility with fuel cell and vessel systems. In this way, we can meet the needs both of major automotive manufacturers looking for a specific component and smaller companies that need the services of an industrial group with expertise across the entire technology chain. Several manufacturers have made announcements recently. Is that a positive sign? M. P. That is what makes us so confident. The hydrogen mobility market is not developing at the expected pace, with infrastructure deployment clearly lagging behind. But what is important is that our H2-Power Business Group is pursuing its development strategy. Although there may be delays for some projects, all the manufacturers that have opted for hydrogen have reasserted their commitment. In terms of automotive manufacturers, we have heard from Toyota and Hyundai, two pioneers which are accelerating their efforts, along with BMW and Stellantis. As for trucks, Daimler Truck and Volvo Trucks will soon be joined by the Traton Group. Not only is the adoption rate increasing, manufacturers are continuing to show their support for this technology. What can you tell us about your plans for new plants? M. P. Our first priority is to start mass production at the Lachelle plant near Compiègne in France, the largest hydrogen vessels plant in Europe. This will prove that we are moving to an industrial phase, producing several tens of thousands of vessels per month, reducing manufacturing costs, and making Battery packs High-pressure hydrogen storage Fuel cells
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