HV Systems – Hydrogen-Electric HGV Powertrain development
This project aims to further develop a novel ground-up Fuel Cell Electric Heavy Goods Tractor Unit to replace existing diesel vehicles in the UK and Europe. It will deliver an efficient and production-ready Fuel Cell/Battery Hybrid (FCEV) cab and powertrain, with an intelligent control system for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) – a first application of its kind for this vehicle type.
The project consortium will undertake R&D and production of the full vehicle powertrain, covering engineering, testing and development, to further the UK’s ambition to decarbonise the HGV sector (as described in the UK’s Hydrogen Strategy).
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Decarbonising the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) industry
Project Highlights
- Creation of a fully-functional alternative propulsion system, integrated into the UK’s first indigenous Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) HGV
- Contribute to a full vehicle pre-production work programme
- Total project value £30 million, with £15 million funded through the APC
Project Consortium