Voith's Strategic Partnership in Hydrogen Storage Systems with Weifu High Technology Group
Key Ideas
  • Voith's establishment of Voith HySTech GmbH in 2024 showcases its commitment to hydrogen for heavy-duty transportation.
  • The strategic cooperation agreement with Weifu High Technology Group aims to research, develop, and produce hydrogen storage systems for global and Chinese markets.
  • Weifu's expertise in automotive applications complements Voith's strengths, providing access to the Chinese market and accelerating hydrogen developments.
  • The partnership, facilitated by Bosch, is set to establish two joint ventures by Q4 2024, subject to regulatory approvals.
Voith, based in Heidenheim, Germany, has been focusing on hydrogen for heavy-duty transportation, leading to the establishment of Voith HySTech GmbH in 2024. Voith has now partnered with Weifu High Technology Group from Wuxi, China, to work on hydrogen storage systems. The cooperation involves setting up two joint ventures, one for the global market and the other for China. The aim is to leverage each other's expertise in research, development, and production of hydrogen technologies. Weifu's experience in automotive applications and access to the Chinese market complements Voith's strengths. The agreement, supported by Bosch, is expected to finalize by Q4 2024, pending regulatory approvals.
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