MAHLE Showcases Systemic Approach to Fuel Cell Truck at IAA Transportation
Key Ideas
  • MAHLE demonstrates a systemic approach to fuel cell trucks at IAA, including fuel cell peripherals, thermal management, and a fully functional E-axle with two integrated SCT electric motors.
  • The company is positioned for fast decarbonization with expertise in battery electric drives, hydrogen engines, fuel cells, and renewable fuels, impacting over 120 international commercial vehicle brands.
  • Forecasts suggest that by 2035, electric trucks and fuel-cell trucks will make up around 30% of global production, with battery-electric drives for medium-duty trucks and fuel cells for long hauls.
  • Technological innovations by MAHLE, like the SCT electric motor, aim to reduce the carbon footprint of road freight transport through efficient and high-powered electric drives for heavy-duty traffic.
At the IAA Transportation event in Hanover, Germany, MAHLE will showcase its systemic approach to a fuel cell truck, emphasizing fuel cell peripherals, thermal management, and a fully functional E-axle with two integrated SCT electric motors. The company's CEO, Arnd Franz, highlighted the importance of technological diversity for fast decarbonization in the transportation and commercial vehicle sector. MAHLE is heavily involved in major hydrogen engine and fuel cell vehicle development projects, supplying components to over 120 international commercial vehicle brands. Forecasts indicate a shift towards electric and fuel-cell trucks by 2035 to reduce carbon emissions. MAHLE's technological innovations like the SCT electric motor aim to address sustainability challenges in heavy-duty traffic. The company's focus on battery electric drives, hydrogen engines, and fuel cells demonstrates its commitment to shaping a climate-friendly transportation sector. The conversion of hydrogen into electricity in fuel cells presents technical challenges, which MAHLE addresses through leading thermal management technologies. The article underlines the significance of the transportation sector in rapid decarbonization and the balance needed between climate protection, market demands, and affordable transport solutions. MAHLE's presence at the IAA Transportation event signifies its dedication to developing sustainable solutions for the global commercial vehicle industry, with a focus on reducing the carbon footprint of road freight transport.
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