Joining forces for hydrogen fuel cell e-trucks
Ballard and Quantron are cooperating to further the use of hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles. Initial collaboration will focus on integrating Ballard’s FCmove family of heavy-duty fuel cell power modules into Quantron’s electric drivetrain and vehicles.
Fuel cell electric truck platforms currently in development include a 7.5 t delivery truck, a 44 t heavy-duty truck and a municipal waste collection truck. The first fuel cell electric trucks are scheduled to begin service in Q2/2022.
In Europe, various government subsidies and incentives will be available to vehicle fleet operators. Specifically, Germany has recently committed to covering up to 80% of conversion costs from internal combustion engines to alternative drives. (ben)