Imagine trying to fill a giant truck's fuel tank, but it takes hours instead of minutes. This project builds a high-speed 'super-hose' and smart software to pump hydrogen much faster. It's like upgrading from a slow garden hose to a high-pressure fire hose so trucks can get back on the road quickly.
Heavy-duty hydrogen trucks currently face long refuelling times, which makes them less competitive than diesel. This creates a bottleneck for the decarbonization of freight transport.
A very high-flow hydrogen refuelling line and associated components (nozzles, break-aways) capable of 300g/s peak flow, along with validated refuelling protocols.
If you are a fleet operator dealing with long downtime during fuel stops — this project developed a refuelling line that allows 100 kg hydrogen trucks to refill in 10 minutes. This minimizes idle time and increases vehicle utilization.
If you are an infrastructure developer dealing with slow flow rates at 700 bar — this project developed high-flow components reaching a peak of 300g/s. This allows you to offer high-performance charging services to heavy-duty clients.
If you are a truck manufacturer dealing with storage system bottlenecks — this project developed specific refuelling coefficients and protocols for 700 bar storage. This ensures your vehicles are compatible with the fastest emerging charging standards.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost details for the components and installation are not provided.
The project is moving toward scale by installing two high-flow refuelling lines in France and Germany and testing them with full-scale storage systems.
Based on available project data, the project aims to contribute to the establishment of international standards for refuelling interface components and protocols.
The project runs from 2023 to 2027, with the goal of installing the two refuelling stations within the first 2.5 years.
The project uses a comprehensive approach involving partners who manufacture all components from the station storage to the vehicle storage to ensure optimal integration.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 10 industrial partners and only 1 research organization, resulting in a 91% industry ratio. This structure, led by ENGIE and involving partners from France, Germany, and the Netherlands, indicates a strong focus on commercial viability and operational deployment rather than theoretical research.
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