HYDROSTAR EUROPE – Building a hybrid powertrain utilising both hydrogen and electric technology.
Demonstrating an innovative hybrid hydrogen and electric powertrain with a novel metal hydride-based thermal management system for NRMM.
A consortium consisting of LSBU, HydroStar, and KKB, will deliver this ARMD4 project. The consortium will build/showcase a 1 to 5 scale hybrid powertrain utilising both hydrogen and electric technology. The core innovation is a novel thermal management system that utilises waste heat from the battery and fuel-cell to activate the metal-hydride hydrogen storage technology. This system tackles several contemporary limitations associated with state-of-the-art zero-emission powertrains. Particularly thermal management of the battery.
HydroStar will then lead the exploration of exploitation opportunities and engage with major industry stakeholders whilst LSBU will lead academic outreach and dissemination activities.
Project highlights:
- Developing a hybrid powertrain combining hydrogen and electric technologies, advancing zero-emission NRMM solutions and aligning with the UK’s transition to a sustainable automotive industry.
- Focusing on using metal-hydride reactors to store hydrogen, which is then delivered to a fuel cell that converts hydrogen into electrical energy.
- The main output of the project will be a physical sub-system that uses duty cycle data to replicate the power requirements and operating conditions of NRMM.
Project consortium:
- HYDROSTAR EUROPE
- London South Bank University
- K K B PLANT SERVICES