About
GBV is a renewable energy company headquartered in Rolleston, New Zealand specializing in Hydrogen, Other.
GBV, trading as Global Beacon Ventures, is a zero-emission vehicle company that designs and builds hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles, including buses, trucks, boats and specialised transport. Its proprietary Vehicle Management System and Locline extruded aluminium bus body are core technologies. It serves transit operators, fleets and marine and motorsport customers, and is expanding into mining equipment, port equipment and amphibious vehicles.
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Locations
Headquarters
Detroit Drive 63, 7643, Rolleston, New Zealand
Operating locations (1)
- Warehouse Circuit 11, Yatala, QLD, Australia
Projects
5Regions First Hydrogen Fuel Cell 50T Truck
Hydrogen fuel cell 50-tonne truck, described as a regional first.
World's First 140T Road Train Truck
Hydrogen-powered 140-tonne road train truck, described as a world first.
World's First 50 Knot Hydrogen Hydrofoil
Hydrogen-powered hydrofoil boat capable of 50 knots, described as a world first.
Regions First Hydrogen-Powered Bus
Hydrogen-powered bus, described as a regional first.
World's First Solar Electric Bus
Electric bus described as a world first.
Credentials & affiliations
Certifications
ISO 9001:2015
EFQM 5-Star 2021
Awards
Hydrogen Person of the Year Award Finalist
Hydrogen Person of the Year Award Finalist
Best Large Business Award (Silver Medalist)
Environment and Sustainability Award (Gold Medalist)
Hydrogen Innovation Excellence Award Finalist
Hydrogen Innovation Excellence Award Winner
Business Resilience Award (Gold Medalist)
Partnerships
Penske/MAN, Volvo, King Long, Emirates Team New Zealand, Alinghi Red Bull Racing, TR Group
