Hyzon launches production of its 200 kW fuel cell system
The 200 kW fuel cell solution is built in Bolingbrook, Illinois, USA. According to Hyzon, the system, which has now gone into production, enables 20 per cent more range per kilogram of hydrogen compared to a 120 kW system and thus leads to a significant improvement in the total cost of ownership of H2 trucks. As only one stack is required for the 200 kW output instead of two, the volume and weight should also be reduced by around 30 per cent and the costs by 25 per cent.
Hyzon announced the start of production of its new 200 kW Fuel Cell Electric Truck (FCET) in mid-September, which will use the new stack. According to Hyzon, the production facility, which has just gone online, will be able to produce up to 700 fuel cell systems per year in a three-shift operation. “All necessary conditions for full-scale manufacturing have been met, allowing Hyzon to transition from building prototypes to producing standardized units,” the company adds. However, ISO 9001 certification is still pending, which is expected in the current quarter.
“Our transition to full-scale manufacturing is a major milestone, as it allows us to move from building prototypes to producing standardized units at volume – from MEA to complete FCS,” said Hyzon Chief Technology Officer Dr. Christian Mohrdieck. “With the in-house design, development, and now manufacturing of our proprietary 7-layer MEA, we are advancing cutting-edge technology that is crucial to delivering high-performance, zero-emission solutions.”
Hyzon describes itself as a specialist in fuel cell technology for heavy-duty commercial vehicles and refuse collection vehicles across North America. The US developer discontinued its activities in the Netherlands and Australia in the summer to concentrate fully on the North American market. However, the withdrawal is only supposed to be temporary – the company wants to keep all options open for the future.
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