Hydrogen mobility, cellcentric introduces brand-new BZA375 fuel cell system at Hannover Messe
The new product was developed in less than three years, "through a combination of innovative solutions, continuous improvement and a solid understanding of customer requirements". According to the company, BZA375’s single-system design enables the transition away from the “twin-system” approach so far applied for BZA150 in the heavy-duty truck target application.
cellcentric, the joint venture shared by Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and now also Toyota, focused on the development of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial mobility, has recently launched a brand-new product, named BZA375. The latter is a fuel cell system designed, among other possible applications, for heavy-duty transportation. The BZA375 was introduced at Hannover Messe in these days.
The new product was developed in less than three years, “through a combination of innovative solutions, continuous improvement and a solid understanding of customer requirements”. According to the company, BZA375’s single-system design enables the transition away from the “twin-system” approach so far applied for BZA150 in the heavy-duty truck target application. This design reduces complexity, enables easy incorporation into existing vehicle platforms designed for diesel powertrains, and allows for a more compact, cost-effective integration for cellcentric’s OEM customers.
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First prototypes have been undergoing rigorous performance and durability testing for months and are now available to cellcentric’s customers for their own testing and validation activities. These are the new product key performance, as stated by cellcentric:
- up to 375 kW continuous net power – more than 500 horsepower – out of a single-system package
- 20% less fuel consumption vs. the previous cellcentric fuel cell system BZA150, enabling a fully loaded 40-ton truck to operate on less than 6 kg of hydrogen per 100 kilometers under real-world driving conditions
- 40% reduction of waste heat at 300 kW net power vs. BZA150, enabling significantly more compact and cost-effective cooling systems
- 40% higher power density vs. BZA150 – further facilitating integration into existing vehicle architectures, designed to fit into engine compartments originally developed for conventional 13-liter diesel engines
- 40% reduction in complexity vs. BZA150, thanks to a significant reduction in components and interfaces
- less than 500 kg weight, allowing payload levels to be maintained at levels customers expect from proven diesel technology.
Statements from cellcentric, Daimler Truck, and Volvo
“BZA375 is custom tailored for the needs of heavy-duty, long-haul trucks and an excellent fit in other applications with comparable requirements. At cellcentric, we are deliberately set up as an independent Tier 1 supplier and open to partnering with any OEMs that are driving the decarbonization of their portfolios,” said Nicholas Loughlan, CTO of cellcentric.
“Two key technologies will lead the way on our path to decarbonize transport: battery-electric and hydrogen. We’ve already taken important steps, and cellentric’s new fuel cell system is the next major milestone. Building on the success of its predecessor, it represents a new level of efficiency and performance,” added Karin Rådström, President and CEO of Daimler Truck AG.
“With the launch of the BZA375, cellcentric and its partners have created the blueprint for zero-emission long-haul transportation in the heavy-duty segment. This is a game changer for logistics providers and society at large, and it takes us yet another step towards the decarbonization of the industry,” stated Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of Volvo Group.
