Potential and Challenges of Next Generation Fuel Cell Powered Heavy-Duty Long Haul Trucks

Vehicle manufacturers are to reduce the CO₂ emissions of new trucks dramatically within the next decade. That requires to consider emission-free/neutral vehicles in the fleet mix. Especially for the application of heavy-duty (HD) long haul trucks, fuel cell powered trucks demand a holistic concept for the integration of the entire powertrain, its auxiliaries and the complete vehicle’s energy management. Key topics and takeaways: - Challenges of mechanical, thermal, EE and functional integration - Importance of predictive energy management for cost-efficient operation and lifetime optimization - Achievements in the latest fuel cell system developments and its impact on truck integration - Potential of further fuel cell stack improvements