Based on a single-rack system with five hydrogen cylinders, the integrated composite material with a metal frame can reduce the weight of the storage system by 43%, the cost by 52%, and the number of components by 75%.
Hyzon Motors Inc., the world’s leading supplier of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, announced that it has developed a new on-board hydrogen storage system technology that can reduce the weight and manufacturing cost of commercial vehicles. It is powered by Hyzon’s hydrogen fuel cell.
The patent-pending on-board hydrogen storage system technology combines lightweight composite materials with the metal frame of the system. According to reports, based on a single-rack system capable of storing five hydrogen cylinders, it is possible to reduce the overall weight of the system by 43%, the cost of the storage system by 52%, and the number of required manufacturing components by 75%.
In addition to reducing weight and cost, Hyzon said that the new storage system can be configured to accommodate different numbers of hydrogen tanks. The smallest version can accommodate five hydrogen storage tanks and can be expanded to seven hydrogen storage tanks due to its modular design. A single version can hold 10 storage tanks and is suitable for trucks that travel longer distances.
Although these configurations are installed completely behind the cab, another configuration allows two additional fuel tanks to be installed on each side of the truck, extending the vehicle’s mileage without reducing the size of the trailer.
The development of this technology is the result of a transatlantic collaboration between Hyzon’s European and American teams, and the company plans to produce the new system at its plants in Rochester, New York and Groningen, the Netherlands. The technology will be implemented in Hyzon’s vehicles worldwide.
Hyzon also hopes to license this new system to other commercial vehicle companies. As part of the Hyzon Zero Carbon Alliance, a global alliance of companies active in the hydrogen value chain, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are expected to acquire the technology.
“Hyzon is committed to continuous innovation in our zero-emission commercial vehicles, going down to every detail, so that our customers can switch from diesel to hydrogen without compromise,” the relevant person said. “After years of research and development with our partners, this new storage technology has further optimized the manufacturing costs of our hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, while reducing overall weight and improving mileage. This makes Hyzon vehicles more competitive than internal combustion engines. A more attractive alternative to driven heavy-duty vehicles.”
The technology has been installed on pilot trucks in Europe and is expected to be deployed on all vehicles from the fourth quarter of 2021.
Post time: Sep-26-2021