Battipaglia, a sun-drenched city in southern Italy, recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its iconic Ciclolonga City Cycling Event—this year, with a groundbreaking green twist. HydoTech, in partnership with local industry leader Jcoplastic, brought hydrogen energy out of industrial facilities and into the heart of Italian urban life, making clean energy innovation accessible to residents and visitors alike.
Over the course of the event, Battipaglia’s streets and squares buzzed with energy, filled with cyclists, live music, sports activities and interactive exhibits. Thousands of local residents and cycling enthusiasts came together to connect, explore and celebrate the joy of two-wheeled travel. The star of the show? HydoTech’s hydrogen-powered bicycles, which injected a bold new spirit of clean innovation into this beloved local tradition. In just 3 minutes of refueling, riders could travel up to 80 kilometers—an experience that let locals see, touch and ride the future of sustainable transportation firsthand.
Over the course of the event, Battipaglia’s streets and squares buzzed with energy, filled with cyclists, live music, sports activities and interactive exhibits. Thousands of local residents and cycling enthusiasts came together to connect, explore and celebrate the joy of two-wheeled travel. The star of the show? HydoTech’s hydrogen-powered bicycles, which injected a bold new spirit of clean innovation into this beloved local tradition. In just 3 minutes of refueling, riders could travel up to 80 kilometers—an experience that let locals see, touch and ride the future of sustainable transportation firsthand.
Ciclolonga is far more than a race—it’s a cornerstone of Battipaglia’s community life, a gathering place for connection and a platform for showcasing the innovations shaping tomorrow’s cities. Unlike massive industrial energy projects that often feel distant from everyday life, hydrogen mobility in urban spaces is lightweight, approachable and deeply integrated into how people live and move. It transforms zero-carbon technology from an abstract concept into something tangible—something you can ride, experience and talk about with neighbors.
At HydoTech, we believe “Globalization is Localization”—this is not just a slogan, but our long-term promise to every market we enter. True global leadership doesn’t mean shipping products and technologies across borders; it means honoring the unique industrial heritage, cultural values and real-world needs of each community. It means working hand-in-hand with local partners to solve local challenges, build lasting trust, create meaningful connections and deliver shared value for everyone.
Jcoplastic is deeply embedded in the industrial fabric and community life of southern Italy. Together, our partnership is evolving beyond implementing green energy projects—we’re co-creating locally tailored applications, educating the public about hydrogen’s potential, and building a thriving regional zero-carbon ecosystem. Through this collaborative approach, HydoTech is not just deploying cutting-edge green technology across Europe—we’re rooting ourselves in local markets, aligning our solutions with regional industrial priorities, transportation patterns and future infrastructure plans.
Because true globalization is about belonging, not just selling. And true energy innovation happens when technology leaves the factory floor and becomes part of people’s daily lives. Moving forward, HydoTech will continue to partner with visionary organizations around the world to bring zero-carbon energy to life—in more communities, more scenarios and more ways than ever before.
