Ballard Unveils New FCmove®-XD Fuel Cell Engine for Heavy-Duty Vehicles at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024
Key Ideas
- Ballard Power Systems introduces the high-performance FCmove®-XD fuel cell engine at IAA 2024, with a scalable power range of 120-360kW.
- The FCmove®-XD module offers class-leading volumetric and gravimetric power density for heavy-duty applications, with improved reliability and efficiency.
- Featuring a design life of over 30,000 hours, the FCmove®-XD ensures durability, low total cost of ownership, and a driving range of up to 800km.
- The new fuel cell engine includes performance enhancements such as reduced parts count, high system efficiency, wide operating temperature range, and rapid transient times.
Ballard Power Systems, based in Vancouver, Canada, is set to unveil its latest innovation, the FCmove®-XD fuel cell engine, at the IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 event in Hannover, Germany. The new module offers scalability from 120kW to 360kW, catering to the demanding power and performance requirements of heavy-duty vehicles like trucks. Featuring a compact design, the FCmove®-XD boasts class-leading volumetric power density and an open architecture that enhances its efficiency and portability.
The FCmove®-XD is designed to address the specific needs of the truck market, offering scalability based on modularity to suit different truck classes, use cases, and duty cycles. With a high volumetric power density of 0.36 kW/L and gravimetric power density of 0.48 kW/kg, this fuel cell engine sets a new industry standard for heavy-duty applications.
Ballard's FCmove®-XD also prioritizes durability and cost-effectiveness, with a design life exceeding 30,000 hours and a driving range of up to 800km, depending on hydrogen storage capacity. The module includes advanced features like reduced parts count, high system efficiency, wide operating temperature range, and rapid transient times, ensuring improved performance and reliability.
The company aims to enhance the economic value proposition for heavy-duty mobility customers by delivering competitive CAPEX and total cost of ownership values through the FCmove®-XD. This scalable and efficient fuel cell engine represents Ballard's commitment to sustainable transportation and the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles.