Bosch and JM Partnership: Enhancing Fuel Cell Modules for Commercial Vehicles
Key Ideas
- Bosch and Johnson Matthey are partnering to integrate catalyst coated membranes into commercial vehicle hydrogen fuel cell modules, aiming for improved performance and efficiency.
- Bosch started volume production of its 300kW fuel cell systems in 2023, targeting €5bn ($5.18bn) in hydrogen technology sales by 2030.
- The partnership signifies a pivotal moment for JM, as it faces investor pressure to scale back spending on its hydrogen technologies business.
- H2 View's Class of H2 offers hydrogen training modules to bridge the skills gap in the growing hydrogen industry, covering various production methods and storage.
Bosch has announced a partnership with Johnson Matthey to explore integrating catalyst coated membranes (CCMs) into its commercial vehicle hydrogen fuel cell modules. This collaboration aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of fuel cell systems. Bosch had begun volume production of their 300kW fuel cell systems back in 2023 with the goal of achieving €5bn ($5.18bn) in hydrogen technology sales by 2030. The partnership with Johnson Matthey follows Bosch's use of Nikola as a pilot customer for the modules. The move is expected to further boost the capabilities of the fuel cell stacks. Johnson Matthey, under pressure from investors, has decided to limit spending on its hydrogen technologies business to £5m ($6.2m) from FY 2025/26. This shift comes after criticism from the company's largest shareholder regarding excessive spending and lack of clear profitability plans. Additionally, H2 View's Class of H2 provides hydrogen training modules to address the skills gap in the industry. The training covers various aspects of hydrogen production, from basics to e-fuels, ammonia, low-carbon, green and turquoise hydrogen production, biomass pathways, and underground storage. This initiative aims to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge to thrive in the expanding hydrogen sector.