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The game-changer for heavy-duty fuel cell applications

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NextGen

The next generation of highly efficient fuel cell systems

Our NextGen fuel cell system is the answer to the heavy-duty long-haul requirements. More than 30 years of experience in fuel cell system development, and optimization and production with automotive focus have culminated in this system. The next generation offers one compact unit with the best in class TCO-performance to accelerate the possibilities for the future of mobility and trucks. Compared to the last generation we have improved our fuel cell system in a number of ways:

  • 20% lower fuel consumption
  • 40% less waste heat at 300 kW net power
  • 40% higher power density
  • 40% less complexity

This makes the fuel cell system even more attractive for use in long-haul trucks and the like, thanks to its low weight, long range and high flexibility, combined with a single system package. NextGen offers best in class TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: <400kg
  • Performance & Power: Up to 375 kW (>500 hp) continuous net power
  • Size: 960x680x1290 mm
  • Fuel consumption:
    <6 kg H₂ per 100 km (16.4 km per kg H₂)
    <10 kg H₂ per 100 miles (10.2 miles per kg H₂)
  • Lifetime: approx. 25.000 hours / up to 10 years
BZA150

The predecessor of our NextGen

The predecessor system did more than just pave the way for our next generation of fuel cell systems. It also demonstrated our focus on heavy-duty applications and showed that fuel cells can travel long distances on a single charge. This is also the fuel cell system that we produce at our Esslingen plant.

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Hydrogen

The future fuel for heavy-duty vehicles

The success of future sustainability efforts will depend on more than just efficient fuel cell systems. Therefore, a growing hydrogen infrastructure is needed to enable a wider operating radius and more fuel cell trucks. Something that we at cellcentric want to help to establish.

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Any questions about our Next Generation?

If you want to know more about our fuel cell system and the potential applications feel free to get in touch with us. We’ll answer any questions gladly.

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