US-based hydrogen fuel cell technology developer Hyzon has launched its single stack 200kW fuel cell system and powertrain in a heavy-duty commercial vehicle application in Australia.
Hyzon’s 200kW Prime Mover – a heavy-duty commercial truck designed to tow a semi-trailer – was officially unveiled at the Kangan Institute’s Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Melbourne.
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The vehicle is designed to meet the operational demands of heavy-duty road transport. Hyzon integrated its fuel cell technology and 200kW FCEV powertrain first into a cabover vehicle, a familiar design for fleets in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.
The company expects to deploy 200kW cabovers in Europe and 200kW conventional vehicles in the US later this year.
Hyzon CEO Parker Meeks said: “The Hyzon 200kW Prime Mover provides our customers with a powerful, zero-emission option for their fleets, showcasing our expertise in crafting state-of-the-art FCEVs.”
The single stack 200kW fuel cell system for the Prime Mover was manufactured at Hyzon’s US production facility in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This system, expected to reach start of production in the second half of 2024, generates 200kW of power output from a single fuel cell.
Hyzon Managing Director for Australia, John Edgley, said the Prime Mover was designed and assembled locally. He continued: “We are assembling zero-emission heavy vehicles right here in Melbourne, Australia, using local skills and employing local people.”
Hyzon’s 200kW Prime Movers are expected to operate on Australian and New Zealand roads later in 2024.
