The FCEVLDTRUCK project “Industrial research on a solution for hydrogen propulsion in light and medium duty electric vehicles with fuel cells”, led by Ajusa, joins the BH2C.
The aim of the project is to design and develop a power module based on a 20 kW PEM fuel cell. This power module includes both the fuel cell or stack itself (stack of electrochemical cells, consisting of a bipolar plate, catalysed membrane and gasket), and the auxiliary components and cooling systems. The module will eventually be installed and validated on a 12-tonne electric truck with a pre-existing battery system.
In addition to the stack, a control unit or FCCU and a current converter specific to the application are being developed for the module: a range extender for a truck with a plug-in battery. Furthermore, a new concept for battery cooling will be developed. Initially, laboratory tests will be conducted to validate the power module, and final tests and integrated operational analysis will be performed on a 12t prototype electric truck. Data analysis and correlation of digital twin data against real food logistics distribution use cases will also be conducted.
FCEVLDTRUCK is a project approved within the Sustainable Automotive Technology Program call, CDTI, under file number EXP - 00146218 / PTAS-20211007.
Within the BH2C Association, the FCEVLDTRUCK project is included in Vertical 4: Mobility.
