Ballard Unveils Next-Generation FCmove®-XD Fuel Cell Engine at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024
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- Ballard Power Systems introduces the FCmove®-XD fuel cell engine with a high-performance 240kW configuration at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 in Hannover, Germany.
- The modular and scalable design of the FCmove®-XD allows for efficient integration of 120kW, 240kW, and 360kW solutions depending on truck class and duty cycle, enhancing standardization and redundancy.
- The FCmove®-XD features class-leading volumetric power density, a design life of over 30,000 hours, and a driving range of 800km, offering durability, low total cost of ownership, and high efficiency.
- Key improvements of the FCmove®-XD include reduced total parts count, ultra-high peak system efficiency, a wide operating temperature range, rapid transient times, and improved manufacturability, all focused on providing economic value to heavy-duty mobility customers.
Ballard Power Systems has revealed its latest innovation, the FCmove®-XD fuel cell engine, at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 in Hannover, Germany. The new fuel cell engine offers a high-performance 240kW configuration, demonstrating the company's commitment to advancing the transportation industry. With a modular and scalable design, the FCmove®-XD can be tailored to deliver 120kW, 240kW, or 360kW, meeting the specific power and performance requirements of heavy-duty trucks. This scalability ensures efficient integration, standardization, and redundancy in different truck classes and use cases.
The FCmove®-XD boasts class-leading volumetric power density, a design life of over 30,000 hours, and a driving range of 800km, making it a durable, cost-effective, and efficient solution for heavy-duty applications. The engine's key features include a 33% reduction in total parts count, ultra-high peak system efficiency, a wide operating temperature range, and rapid transient times, all aimed at enhancing reliability, reducing costs, and improving performance.
Ballard's focus on economic value for heavy-duty mobility customers is evident in the FCmove®-XD's design and capabilities. The fuel cell engine is developed for volume production, emphasizing competitive CAPEX and total cost of ownership values across various heavy-duty truck segments. By delivering innovative technology and sustainable solutions, Ballard Power Systems continues to drive progress in the transportation sector and contribute to the evolution of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
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