Symbio showcases new fuel cell system
As the name suggests, the StackPack 75 has a power output of 75 kW. Its high operating temperature of 85 degrees Celsius improves heat dissipation efficiency and reduces cooling capacity requirements, the company writes. That means the cooling system is smaller than other FC systems, and fan power could also be reduced, “facilitating vehicle integration and saving energy.”
Speaking of size, the StackPack 75 has a volume of 268 litres and a mass of 200 kilogrammes. According to Symbio, the new fuel cell system was designed especially for “urban and intercity buses and coaches, light and medium trucks, as well as off-road handling and construction equipment.”
Moreover, the StackPack 75 is said to be “ready for large-scale production at Symbio’s SymphonHy gigafactory.” The company does not mention when said production will kick off or how many units it plans to produce.
However, it is already clear where the new system will be used – and surprisingly, it will not be in a commercial vehicle. Last year, Symbio announced that it would provide fuel cell systems with 75 kW of power to the Extreme H in 2025. The latter is the hydrogen fuel cell offshoot of the battery-electric off-road racing series Extreme E.
Symbio is still relatively new to the e-mobility scene, as the joint venture only started production of fuel cells in France in December 2023. However, the late start does not seem to be a disadvantage due to its prominent backing. The joint venture was initiated in 2019 with Michelin and Faurecia’s backing, with a US subsidiary established in 2021. In the summer of 2023, Stellantis also joined as a backer.
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