Hyzon launches fuel cell system in prime mover
Published by Poppy Clements,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
The vehicle – Hyzon's 200kW Prime Mover, the Australian term for a heavy-duty commercial truck designed to tow a semi-trailer – was officially unveiled at the Kangan Institute's Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Melbourne, one of the largest educational providers of automotive training and accreditation in Australia.
Sporting the company's bright refreshed branding, the 200 kW Prime Mover reflects Hyzon's commitment to technological advancements and is designed to meet the operational demands of heavy-duty road transport. Hyzon integrated its innovative fuel cell technology and 200 kW FCEV powertrain first into a cabover vehicle, a familiar design for fleets in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. The company expects to deploy 200 kW cabovers in Europe and 200 kW conventional vehicles in the US later this year.
Hyzon CEO, Parker Meeks, said: "The Hyzon 200 kW Prime Mover provides our customers with a powerful, zero-emission option for their fleets, showcasing our expertise in crafting state-of-the-art FCEVs. Hyzon is harnessing the power of hydrogen to deliver zero-emission energy where it is needed most."
The single stack 200 kW fuel cell system for the Prime Mover was manufactured at Hyzon's US production facility in Bolingbrook, Illinois, US. This system, expected to reach start of production in 2H24, generates 200 kW of power output from a single fuel cell stack. Reaching 200 kW fuel cell power typically requires two smaller units, but Hyzon has engineered a single stack 200 kW fuel cell system that is 30% lower in weight and volume and estimated to be 25% lower in total fuel cell system cost compared to two of its 110 kW fuel cell systems combined. By integrating high-power, compact fuel cell systems into familiar vehicle builds, Hyzon plans to offer a zero-emission option to fleets that can match the operational expectations of a diesel truck.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/12032024/hyzon-launches-fuel-cell-system-in-prime-mover/
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