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PROPULSION FEATURE
" It's important to understand
the benefits of hydrogen as
an internal-combustion fuel.
It has challenges, but it can
enable not just decarbonization
but also world-class
combustion efficiency. "
- Bradlee Stroia, Stanadyne CTO
Toyota has stated that it will begin
production of fuel cell packs at its Kentucky plant in 2023.
its Hydrotec fuel cells. The partnership
will reportedly lay the groundwork for
an " ecosystem " of zero-emission longhaul
trucks, which will be initially piloted
by J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.
" Hydrogen fuel cells offer great
promise for heavy-duty trucks in applications
requiring a higher density of
energy, fast refueling and additional
range, " said Persio Lisboa, Navistar
president and CEO. " We are excited to
provide customers with added flexibility
through a new hydrogen truck ecosystem
that combines our vehicles with
the hydrogen fuel cell technology of
General Motors. "
Ballard Power Systems and Mahle
also recently announced a partnership
to develop hydrogen ICEs for long-haul
commercial trucks. Mahle stated that it
had taken delivery of a 120-kW module
at its hydrogen test center in Stuttgart,
Germany. Ballard says it will produce a
future platform to suit it.
The target power output of these
units will range from 180 to 360 kW to
meet the needs of truckers in various
global markets. Mahle will manage testing
of the concept fuel cell module and
integrate it with its own components,
including thermal management and
electronic control systems.
" We are extremely optimistic about
the value of our collaboration with
Mahle, " said Seungsoo Jung, product
director trucks for Ballard Power. " We
are committed to fuel cell technology
leadership, and to tailoring our fuel cell
solutions to our customers' needs. "
Hyundai also has been a leader in developing
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mercial applications. The company announced
its Xcient FCEV in 2020 as a
joint venture with H2 Energy. Production
trucks have already been delivered to
customers in Switzerland, and Hyundai is
projecting a total of 1,600 units by 2025.
The Xcient is powered by a 190-kW hydrogen
fuel cell system and a range of
approximately 400 km (250 miles).
" By putting this groundbreaking vehicle
on the road now, Hyundai marks a
significant milestone in the history of
commercial vehicles and the development
of hydrogen society, " said In
Cheol Lee, executive VP and head of
Commercial Vehicle Division at Hyundai.
" Building a comprehensive hydrogen
ecosystem will lead to a paradigm shift
that removes automobile emissions
from the environmental equation. "
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