Horizon Unveils Revolutionary 400kW Fuel Cell Advancing Heavy Duty Applications
Key Ideas
  • Horizon Fuel Cell showcased the world's highest power PEM fuel cell at a technology expo in China, offering material advantages in fuel cell applications.
  • The new VLS-IV 400kW fuel cell has the potential to reduce hydrogen consumption in heavy trucks by up to 20% and provide ample power for various heavy equipment.
  • The revolutionary fuel cell leverages patented graphite-metal hybrid bipolar plate technology, driving substantial technological innovation in the industry.
  • Horizon has upgraded its manufacturing processes to enhance product consistency and reduce costs by over 50%, setting the stage for a new era of hydrogen applications.
Horizon Fuel Cell unveiled its groundbreaking VLS-IV 400kW fuel cell at the Fuel Cell Technology Expo in Foshan, China, showcasing advancements in fuel cell technology. The new fuel cell offers high power output, low cost, long lifespan, and high fault tolerance, making it ideal for heavy duty applications like fuel cell heavy trucks. By leveraging their patented graphite-metal hybrid bipolar plate technology, Horizon has set a new standard in high-power fuel cells, driving innovation in the industry. The VLS-IV series fuel cells have the potential to reduce hydrogen consumption in heavy trucks by up to 20% and provide power for various heavy equipment with challenging decarbonisation pathways. The company's focus on cost-efficient production methods led to comprehensive upgrades in bipolar plate manufacturing processes, enabling over 50% cost reduction while enhancing product consistency. The new fuel cell is set to revolutionize hydrogen applications, offering higher power, greater efficiency, compact size, and lower costs, which will contribute to advancing the hydrogen economy. Additionally, Horizon's 'zero-carbon MW powerplant' based on the 400kW stack will provide competitive zero-emission power for grid-independent AI datacenters and electrical grid peak-shaving powerplants.
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