Mahle and Canadian fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems have agreed to work together in the future on developing fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles of various weight classes.
The long-term goal of the cooperation is to manufacture complete fuel cell systems for the European, North American, and Asian markets. During the first phase of the cooperation, Ballard will be primarily responsible for system design relating to the fuel cell stack. Mahle is bringing its extensive experience in the areas of thermal management, power electronics, and packaging.
Go deeper with GlobalData
"Climate neutral hydrogen is the energy carrier of the future and, at the same time, key for the achievement of climate targets for medium and heavy commercial vehicles", said Mahle chairman and CEO Joerg Stratmann. "Through our cooperation with Ballard, we will provide a strong stimulus to the development of fuel cell drives that are suitable for large scale production."
"Given increasing policy support for low emission powertrains in particular, we are pleased to work with Mahle on driving forward our shared vision of carbon neutral, heavy duty transport," said Ballard CEO Randy MacEwen.
Mahle has been a series supplier for fuel cell vehicles for several years. The technology group based in Stuttgart holds a particularly strong position in the complex air intake system, the electronics, and the temperature control of fuel cell systems.
How well do you really know your competitors?
Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.
Thank you!
Your download email will arrive shortly
Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample
We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form
By GlobalData
