One fuel cell system for multiple use-cases
Engineered for heavy-duty trucks, suitable for more
Our latest fuel cell systems have been developed to fulfill the needs of heavy-duty long-haul trucks. The most relevant technical comparison for our system are current diesel combustion engines as they allow trucks to cover the longest distance per tank filling. Over the last years we continued to improve performance, power density and cost-efficiency by significant numbers. With our advances in technology we achieved a high-performing fuel cell system which has been tested in the field already and has shown great performance. And our NextGen fuel cell system, which is expected to set a new benchmark in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) performance, will be able to improve these figures even further.
Expanding the application of fuel cell technology
Our fuel cell technology is designed specifically for long-haul heavy-duty trucks. This means that we have continuously improved performance, fuel efficiency and reliability to meet every possible need. In other heavy-duty applications, operators and customers have the same high expectations. Meeting these requirements for trucks as well as by their operators also makes it well-suited for other heavy-duty applications that today rely on proven combustion technology. That is why we are actively looking at additional applications for our fuel cell system to help other industries and OEM partners meet their sustainability goals.
Field-testing our fuel cell systems capabilities
The BZA150 fuel cell system already demonstrates that hydrogen is a viable and technically competitive alternative to diesel fuel. For further improvements and important field tests, Daimler Truck AG has delivered five Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks to freight forwarding companies for use in Germany. These systems are currently being tested in daily use on public roads at selected logistics companies and first impressions are already available. The system performs very well, and the drivers also enjoy the feeling of driving a hydrogen truck. In fact, it performed so well that we set a new record for fuel efficiency and range (hydrogen record run/more below). The next step will be to improve the hydrogen infrastructure so that fuel cell electric trucks can be used more widely.
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Huge milestone accomplished with the 1,047 km hydrogen record run
When we talk about long-haul trucking, the most important factors are distance, payload and time. Regular high load, short breaks and fuel-efficient performance are key. We have shown that our BZA150 fuel cell system is more than capable of achieving this. In a record run, a prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck with a total weight of 40 tons drove 1,047 kilometres on a single tank filling of 80 kg of liquid hydrogen under regular driving conditions on public roads. The truck started in Wörth am Rhein and drove all the way to Berlin. This milestone shows that fuel cell systems will be an important part of sustainable long-haul heavy-duty transport in the future. And they are more than up to the task.
You have an application you want to talk about?
If you would like to know more about the applications and potential of our fuel cell system for your products and applications, feel free to contact us. We are looking forward to discussing your ideas to decarbonize your products with our fuel cell technology!
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