Donaldson Company Joins DTNA in Advancing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation
Key Ideas
  • Donaldson Company partners with Daimler Truck North America on hydrogen fuel cell project for the next-generation Freightliner SuperTruck III.
  • The SuperTruck program, backed by the U.S. Department of Energy, aims to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in heavy-duty trucks.
  • DTNA has received $26 million from the DOE for this project, which focuses on developing a cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell truck demonstrator.
  • The initiative will accelerate the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology in on-highway applications, shaping a cleaner transportation future.
Donaldson Company, Inc. has announced a partnership with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) to collaborate on a hydrogen fuel cell project for the next-generation Freightliner SuperTruck III. The partnership aims to integrate Donaldson's advanced air filter technology into the hydrogen fuel cell truck, solidifying their role in driving innovation in this field. The project is part of the SuperTruck program initiated by the U.S. Department of Energy, which targets improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions in heavy-duty trucks. While the previous SuperTruck projects focused on optimizing diesel engines, this latest endeavor takes a significant step towards a cleaner and more sustainable future by developing a state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cell truck demonstrator. DTNA has secured $26 million in funding from the DOE for this project, highlighting the government's support for advancing hydrogen technology in the transportation sector. The experience gained from this initiative is expected to play a crucial role in accelerating the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell applications in other on-highway vehicles, paving the way for a more environmentally friendly transportation landscape.
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