Nuvera Fuel Cells and Viritech to Collaborate on High-Performance Hydrogen Powertrain Solutions
Key Ideas
  • Nuvera Fuel Cells and Viritech have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration in marketing and deploying Viritech's VPT60N powertrain for on-road commercial vehicles.
  • Nuvera will supply its E-Series Fuel Cell Engines for integration testing with Viritech's powertrain products, aiming to develop a high-power density fuel cell system for extreme applications.
  • The collaboration is intended to accelerate the development of fuel cell electric vehicles and drive industry advancements towards more efficient and cost-effective fuel cell powertrains.
  • Viritech has successfully integrated Nuvera's fuel cell engine into a hydrogen fuel cell-powered racecar and will showcase it at the upcoming LCV Cenex trade show in the UK.
Nuvera Fuel Cells, an industry leader in zero-emission fuel cell products, and Viritech Limited, a UK-based developer of hydrogen powertrain solutions, have entered into a partnership to collaborate on high-performance fuel cell technologies. The memorandum of understanding aims to explore the integration of Nuvera's E-Series Fuel Cell Engines with Viritech's VPT60N powertrain for on-road commercial vehicles, targeting applications in automotive, aerospace, marine, and distributed power sectors. The joint effort seeks to develop an integrated high-power density fuel cell system based on Nuvera's stack technology, capable of meeting the demands of extreme applications such as aerospace and motorsports. This collaboration is driven by the shared goal of reducing barriers to fuel cell adoption and accelerating the development of fuel cell electric vehicles. Viritech's CEO highlighted the potential for the partnership to lead to more efficient and cost-effective fuel cell powertrains, leveraging Nuvera's reliable fuel cell systems and energy management technology. The partnership has already seen success with the integration of Nuvera's fuel cell engine into a hydrogen fuel cell-powered racecar, designed by Viritech and showcased at industry events. The upcoming LCV Cenex trade show in the UK will feature the Viritech racecar, allowing attendees to learn more about the innovative powertrain product and the collaboration's potential impact on the industry. Both companies are committed to driving advancements in fuel cell technology for various applications, including aerospace, automotive, and motorsports, and aim to transform fuel cell engines into impactful solutions for customers.
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