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EODev will offer packaged solutions
over a 10 to 1750 kV A power range

EODEV ANNOUNCES HIGH-POWER HYDROGEN GEH2 to meet the needs of the telecom industry, among others,
GENERATOR LINE as well as for network backup in the residential market during
EODev, a French developer and manufacturer of electro-hydrogen outages.
power generators, has announced the commercialization of The next-generation REXH2, which is in the process of Type Approval
packaged solutions over a 10 to 1750 kVA power range. The Certification, has paved the way for development of three more
first models will be available for order starting from the first half modules using the same base. Rated 280 kW (10 ft. container),
of 2023 and will enter production in 2024. Since its entry into 560 kW (20 ft. container) and 1400 kW (40 ft. container), these
business three years ago, EODev reports it has sold close to 100 units are capable of being operated in parallel, and targeted to
power generators globally, including the 110 kVA GEH2 and the the needs of large and highly energy-intensive marine vessels,
70 kW REXH2 onboard model, both of which are equipped with including cargo ships such as the upcoming Energy Observer 2.
a Toyota fuel cell and a lithium-ion iron phosphate battery. It is At the low end of the power range, an 8 kW version of the REXH2 is
now initiating the second phase of product development by intended for use in recreational boats as well as small motorboats
expanding the range to include “plug & play” solutions for both and sailboats.
existing customers, including those in the equipment rental and “These last few years have allowed us to acquire leading know-
events industries, and new markets such as grid power backup how in the design and management of fuel cell systems in order to
or fast EV charging. “The acceleration of our geographical and optimize their efficiency and lifespan – two key points if we want to
technological deployment continues,” said Stéphane Jardin, chief offer competitive and effective long-term solutions”, said Jérémie
commercial officer, EODev. “The GEH2 is a relevant device for Lagarrigue, EODev CEO.
the development of electric mobility, last-mile fleet delivery, the “The new range is the expression of this know-how in research and
electrification of construction machinery or when the grid is faulty development and the result of the experience gathered from our
or non-existent. This new range will allow us to respond to many operations thanks to our customers around the world. What we did
requests but also to continue to develop simple, effective and not anticipate, however, is the acceleration of demand and the
realistic solutions.” need to move faster than expected, especially beyond Europe.”
The new high-power GEH2 modules will include a 20 ft. container EODev has sales and distribution agreements in Europe, North
version rated 350 kVA and a 40 ft. container version rated 1050 America, the Middle East and Oceania. The assembly line
kVA. The range also includes a 280 kW module in a 20 ft. container installed in Montlhéry, France, now delivers one GEH2 per day in
designed specifically for EV charging; and a modular 10 kVA “Mini” response to an exponential growth of orders, the company said.

L&T DELIVERS 3000 INDIGENOUS COMPACTOR market and is a preferred choice of customers given their excellent
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L&T Construction & Mining Machinery reached a milestone in quality and reliability.
the supply of indigenous equipment with the successful delivery Among those who participated in the event included Mr H Shridhar
of 3000th L&T Compactor. At an event held at L&T Construction Hande, Chief Executive, LTCEL; K Keshava, GM-Machinery, LTCEL;
Equipment Limited’s Doddaballabpur Plant on Nov 28, the Shailesh Kodkani, GM-Hydraulics, LTCEL and Kamath, Head-Road
symbolic key of L&T 2490 Pneumatic Tyred Roller was handed over Machinery Business. Mr Vijayendra Bhat of Anugraha Construction
to the customer, Neelesh Kumar Singh, Managing Partner, Anmol Equipment (Karnataka Dealer) also attended the event.
Associates by Arvind K Garg, Senior Vice-President & Head, L&T
Construction & Mining Machinery.
Anmol associates is a Lucknow-based firm specialising in road
construction. The firm has a large fleet of equipment which
includes 14 L&T Compactors. Singh has executed prestigious
projects for NHAI, UP-PWD, UP-Irrigation and MoRTH. One of his
prized projects has been the beautification of Prayagraj city during
the Kumbh Mela.
The roll out of this 3000th machine reinforces LTCEL’s leadership
in manufacturing indigenously-designed equipment and paves
the way for fulfilment of Atmanirbhar Bharat mission launched
by Government of India. L&T has been successful in exporting
these Compactors to SAARC and African countries as well. L&T
Compactors, launched in 2017, have fast penetrated the Indian

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