Ballard launches high-power density fuel cell stack for vehicle propulsion
By PLANT STAFF
Industry Innovation & Technology Sustainability Automotive Construction Manufacturing Transportation Audi Ballard FCgen-HP Fuel-cell manufacturingFor use in bus, rail, marine, mining, construction and aerospace vehicles, plus stationary power applications.
FCgen-HPS high-performance fuel cell stack.
Photo: Ballard
VANCOUVER — Ballard Power Systems has launched a fuel cell stack that will power a range of light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with a high-power density of 4.3 kilowatts per litre.
The Burnaby, BC hydrogen fuel cell innovator said the FCgen-HPS is for use in a variety of applications, including bus, rail, marine, mining, construction and aerospace vehicles, plus stationary power applications.
Ballard has signed a non-binding MOUwith AUDI to expand its right to use the FCgen-HPS in all applications, including commercial trucks and passenger cars.
The new fuel cell stack delivers up to a 140 kW maximum power level, with scalability to multiple power blocks; up to 95 degrees C maximum operating temperature, which allows for more efficient and smaller cooling systems; and -28 degrees C freeze start capability with fast power ramp.
Ballard and AUDI expect to sign definitive agreements in this year formalizing the terms of the MOU.
