Ballard Power Systems will preview heavy-duty fuel cell concept engine at IAA Transportation 2022

Ballard will display the FCmove™-HD+ fuel cell module for mid-sized commercial vehicles and offer a preview of the new FCmove™-XD concept engine for heavy-duty trucks at the company’s exhibit in Hall 24, stand C24.

The new FCmove™-XD concept engine is also integrated in Quantron’s new 44t fuel cell truck which will premiere at the event.

“IAA Transportation 2022 is an excellent opportunity for Ballard to demonstrate the significant progress we’re making in the hard-to-abate heavy-duty transport segment,” said Randy MacEwen, CEO, Ballard Power Systems. “Our collaborations with automotive leaders such as MAHLE and Quantron, as well as strategic partners including Forsee Power, Weichai and Linemar, accelerate our entry into the truck market and drives our ambition to have hydrogen-powered zero-emission trucks on the road in the next 18 months.”

Designed to address the specific power and performance requirements of heavy-duty transport, Ballard’s fuel cell products are the longest serving fuel cell solution available, powering more than 3,600 buses and trucks over more than 100 million kilometers globally.

Targeting the medium-duty segment of 19t and above, the 100kW FCmove™-HD+ fuel cell module has been designed to improve ease of vehicle integration. The module is 40% more compact, over 30% lighter and with half the component parts of previous generations. This results in an anticipated 40% improvement in total lifecycle cost while delivering leading operating performance, high efficiency and wide operational range.