CamMotive Unveils Cutting-Edge Hydrogen Fuel Cell Testing Facility in Cambridge
Key Ideas
  • CamMotive launched a new hydrogen fuel cell testing site in Cambridge, UK, to enhance the development of sustainable hydrogen solutions for various transportation modes and stationary power.
  • The facility is equipped to test hydrogen fuel cell systems up to 150kW, with plans to accommodate even larger systems, aiming to optimize efficiency, safety, and service life.
  • The initiative, part of a Ford-led consortium, aims to build prototype hydrogen fuel cell versions of electric commercial vehicles, supported by the UK Government's Advanced Propulsion Centre.
  • CamMotive's expertise in powertrain testing and development, combined with the new test environment, is set to drive advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technologies for a more sustainable future.
CamMotive, a powertrain development consultancy, has introduced a cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell testing and development capability at its laboratory in Cambridge, UK. The newly established test site is designed to assess and enhance the upcoming generation of hydrogen fuel cell technologies (HFCT) for transportation and stationary power applications. Director Bruce Campbell highlighted the objective of creating a test environment to expedite the development cycle of new HFCT, focusing on hardware and control system optimization. The facility can currently evaluate hydrogen fuel cell systems reaching 150kW, with plans for accommodating systems exceeding 200kW. Bespoke software has been developed to monitor and measure critical metrics such as power output, thermal output, hydrogen consumption, and emissions. Data from these tests are crucial for evaluating component behavior, system performance, and optimizing efficiency, safety, and service life. The initiative was initiated as part of a consortium, led by Ford, to produce prototype hydrogen fuel cell variants of the E-Transit commercial vehicle. This three-year project, named FCVGen2.0, is partially funded by the UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK program. The test facility, beyond meeting project requirements, aims to cater to the broader hydrogen fuel cell market globally. Campbell expressed gratitude for the consortium's support, enabling the rapid expansion of their fuel cell testing capabilities. CamMotive collaborates with Tier 1 automotive manufacturers, OEMs, and research institutions to validate, optimize, and develop electric vehicle technologies. The company's expertise also extends to supporting hydrogen combustion engine technology through its subsidiary, Cambustion, making strides towards a more sustainable future.
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