Two years ago, Cellcentric presented the BZA150 fuel cell system with a net output of 150 kW at the IAA TRANSPORTATION in 2022. The new system is currently making its European debut and has a net output of more than 350 kW. With a total weight of less than 400 kg, the new system is designed for conventional diesel engines with a displacement of 13 liters.
The 3D model now marks the start of the next generation of Cellcentric fuel cell systems. This is intended to demonstrate the transition from prototype production to series production. According to Cellcentric, it will offer high efficiency and performance with a market-leading TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). The system is also said to be characterized by higher operating temperatures with lower cooling requirements.
The company has already named some of the improvements that the NextGen fuel cell system will bring: compared to the BZA150 cell, the new technology will consume 20 percent less fuel, 40 percent less waste heat at 300 kW net power, 40 percent higher power density and 40 percent less complexity.
Cellcentric is currently producing the BZA150 fuel cell system for heavy-duty transportation in Esslingen. According to the company, the industrial pilot production also marks the start of large-scale production and is intended to mark the step towards Europe's largest fuel cell production facility in Weilheim. The production facility is due to open towards the end of the decade, marking the start of large-scale production.
The 3D model of the new fuel cell system is on display in Hall 24 at the Cellcentric stand C11. Experts will also be informing visitors there during the IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. as part of a presentation.
» Hall 24, Stand C11
