Cummins opens fuel cell centre in the US
Published by Bella Weetch,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
Cummins Inc. (Cummins) has opened its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrain Integration Center in West Sacramento, California, US, signalling its commitment to scaling-up the green hydrogen economy in the country. As the newest tenant in the California Fuel Cell Partnership building, Cummins will continue its work to make zero-emissions fleets a reality for customers with its proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology.
“Our presence in West Sacramento is important to advancing hydrogen technologies while being a central part of the decarbonisation conversation in the US” said Amy Davis, Vice President and President of New Power at Cummins. “With the most advanced hydrogen infrastructure system in the country, California provides a great ecosystem for advancing alternative power technologies. Ultimately, our goal is to accelerate change in transportation, innovate for our customers and put more zero-emissions vehicles on the road. This facility will help us do exactly that.”
Cummins is investing in two types of hydrogen fuel cells: PEM fuel cells and solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). At the West Sacramento facility, the focus is PEM fuel cells, which are considered a good solution for high-power transportation applications, such as heavy-duty, long-haul trucks. When the hydrogen used to fuel a fuel cell vehicle is green, meaning it is produced using renewable electricity, the result is zero-carbon transportation.
"We are investing heavily in alternative power solutions, particularly hydrogen fuel cells, batteries and electric drivetrains,” said Adams. “We have unique expertise and talent to bring these together and put trucks in our customers’ hands today".
The new 18 000 ft2 Cummins site is designed specifically for hydrogen innovation, including safety features, and will house fuel cell integration and fuel cell powertrain development and testing, controls and electrical engineering. The company will be the largest tenant at the California Fuel Cell Partnership facility, which is occupied by other alternative power innovators and technology companies.
Cummins has a long history of advanced technology and engineering capabilities, and a broad portfolio of renewable hydrogen and battery electric technologies. To date, it has deployed more than 2000 fuel cells, 600 electrolysers and 400 battery electric powertrains globally.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/product-news/03122021/cummins-opens-fuel-cell-centre-in-the-us/
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