These include the 44-ton QUANTRON QHM FCEV heavy-duty truck – the current European range Champion with 54 KG H2 at 700 bar – and the QUANTRON QLI FCEV light truck.
Both zero-emission vehicles feature significantly longer range and short refueling time compared to battery electric models, claim the parties behind the new models.
According to the companies’ press release, the the QUANTRON QHM FCEV and the QLI FCEV have all fuel cell components completely integrated, which means that “no compromises have to be made in terms of trailer length and payload as well as allowing standard bodybuilder build-up structures as in their Diesel counterparts.”
Commenting on the news, Tim Sautter, Team Lead Q-Light & Corporate PM, said:
“We are extremely proud to have achieved this important milestone together with Ballard. The collaboration between the engineering teams in Augsburg (Bavaria) and Vancouver (Canada) has been exceptional. We shortened the overall process from feasibility study to delivery to 18 months, bringing the QUANTRON QLI FCEV on the road and in customers hands in record time. This led to a superior product, where the fuel cell system is optimized for the individual vehicle based on customer use-cases.”
Randy MacEwen, CEO of Ballard Power Systems, added:
“We’re excited to see the partnership with QUANTRON expand into the light-duty vehicle segment and increase fuel cell deployment into the critical last-mile transport market. Combining QUANTRON and Ballard’s respective technical strengths and market expertise, our teams are committed to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen mobility in the freight sector by bringing high-performing fuel cell engines to market.”
An European customer has already taken delivery of the first five units with one unit having accomplished 15.000 km in daily operations in a trial with the customer.
