Whitepaper
Fuel Cell Trucks
Champion zero-emission trucks
Fuel Cell Trucks
Road Transport Powered by Ballard
Fuel cell trucks offer fleet operators the experience of diesel while delivering the benefits of electrification, including zero tailpipe emissions, low noise, low vibration, and fast, smooth acceleration. Hydrogen fuel cells are the most viable solution to reduce emissions without compromising operation or payload.
Advantages of Hydrogen-Powered trucks
Longer range
A fuel cell truck’s range has the potential to match a diesel truck, depending on hydrogen storage capacity
Greater power
Fuel cells provide more power for long distances and challenging terrains to handle highway speeds and steep grades.
Higher payload capability
Hydrogen’s higher energy density by weight means that fuel cell trucks can carry more freight compared to battery-powered vehicles.
Fast refueling
Refueling takes 5-15 minutes, ensuring the truck is on the road, generating revenue for the operator.
Proven technology
With over 200million km on the road, Ballard’s fuel cells are mature and proven for fleet deployment
Low total cost of ownership (TCO)
As costs are reduced, fuel cell trucks will offer the lowest TCO, with high fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs.
Proven solutions for commercial trucks with FCmove®
Ballard’s FCmove® engines provide a complete range of high-performance fuel cell engines from 45kW range extenders up to 360kW of power for light-duty to heavy-duty trucks.
Lower Lifecycle Cost
FCmove® fuel cell engines deliver low lifecycle cost with long-lasting fuel cell stacks and balance of plant components, based on a robust and proven design. Ballard’s unique stack design allows for mid-life refurbishment for extended engine lifetime.
Simplified System Integration
With 9 generations of fuel cell engines, Ballard has optimized the design and architecture of the FCmove® to meet the stringent requirements of trucks with high power density, simple interfaces and operating temperatures up to 95°C to reduce cooling requirements
High Performance
FCmove® engines deliver high efficiency (up to 59%), proven stack durability (>25,000hrs),and best-in-class engine power density (up to 360W/L). Optimized stack humidification and control allow for operation across various operating conditions.
Customer Promise
Ballard’s promise encompasses supporting our customers from the design phase through vehicle integration and commissioning to training, aftersales, and warranty services to ensure optimum vehicle performance and availability.
Class-leading Power Density
Sustainability
The future of freight transportation
Fuel cell trucks powered by low-carbon hydrogen are among the most sustainable solutions for road freight. With zero emissions at the tailpipe and a low carbon fuel cell manufacturing footprint, hydrogen trucks truly minimize environmental impacts. Sustainability is enhanced by the possibility of refurbishing fuel cell engines for a second life and recovering up to 95% of precious metal catalysts.
Proven
Ballard’s Experience
With more than 15 years on the road and millions of kilometers driven, fuel-cell trucks have proven their performance, demonstrating reliable operation during long daily drive cycles in all seasons and on challenging routes. Today, there are more than 2,600 fuel cell electric trucks powered by Ballard deployed globally, integrated into trucks from 3t to 67t in various applications, including drayage, delivery, and refuse vehicles.
fuel cell trucks powered by Ballard technology
2600+
Compiled from 2015
km of bus and truck operational experience
200M
Compiled from 2015
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