Nuvera and Viritech to deploy FCEV powertrain for on-road vehicles designed for hydrogen powered
Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, an established leader in the development of high-performance, zero-emission fuel cell products, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Viritech Limited, a United Kingdom-based developer of hydrogen powertrain solutions for the automotive, aerospace, marine and distributed power sectors. Nuvera and Viritech will explore the possibility of collaborating to market, deploy, and support Viritech’s VPT60N powertrain for on-road commercial vehicles.
Nuvera will supply its E-Series Fuel Cell Engines for testing of integration with Viritech’s powertrain product line and will offer technical support during the integration and operation testing. Viritech is exploring the development of an integrated high-power density fuel cell system based on Nuvera’s stack technology, which can achieve up to 8 kW/L. This high-power density system is intended to meet the demands of extreme applications such as aerospace, motorsports and automotive.
“We know that the lack of integrated solutions is a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of fuel cells. This collaboration will allow customers who see fuel cells as a key technology to get their projects up and running quickly, and optimize their systems over time,” said Kedar Murthy. “We are fully aligned with Viritech’s mission to reduce timelines and lead times for fuel cell solutions and are proud to be part of this important initiative by supplying established, efficient and readily available fuel cell technology and products.”
The Viritech VPT60N powertrain integrates a range of Viritech technologies into a complete power solution for OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and research bodies. With highly configurable power delivery and energy management, the modular design of the powertrain facilitates seamless integration across various applications, including aerospace, automotive, and motorsports.
“Milestone products drive industry change and help advance important technologies like fuel cells for clean on-road vehicles. We’re excited to leverage Nuvera’s efficient, reliable fuel cell systems alongside our energy management technology to create more efficient, lighter, and lower-cost fuel cell powertrains,” said Timothy Lyons. “The collaboration is intended to accelerate the development of fuel cell electric vehicles and lead to significantly more efficient products and solutions within a complete high-performance fuel cell electric vehicle ecosystem.”
Viritech has previously integrated Nuvera’s E-60 engine into a hydrogen fuel cell-powered racecar. Powered by Nuvera’s fuel cell engine and designed by Viritech, the mule vehicle is currently operational and has successfully undergone demonstrations at the MIRA test facility. It will be showcased to the European market in an outdoor exhibit at the upcoming LCV Cenex trade show, taking place on September 4-5, 2024, in Millbrook, UK. Attendees are invited to visit Nuvera’s stand C3-306 to learn more about the Viritech racecar and forthcoming powertrain product.
“Innovative and forward-thinking companies like Viritech enable us to transform our fuel cell engines into impactful solutions for customers,” said Ralph Clague. “With the excitement generated by Viritech’s hydrogen fuel cell-powered racecar, we eagerly anticipate the innovations this collaboration will drive in fuel cells for aerospace, automotive, motorsport applications, and beyond.”
