BRUSA HyPower to Develop Fuel Cell Interface for cellcentric's NextGen Fuel Cell System
BRUSA HyPower AG is developing a DC/DC converter, called the Fuel Cell Interface, for cellcentric's upcoming NextGen fuel cell system targeting heavy-duty transport and stationary power.
- 50:50 between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group
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What Happened
cellcentric, a 50:50 joint venture between Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group, has commissioned BRUSA HyPower AG to develop the Fuel Cell Interface (FCI) for its NextGen fuel cell system. The FCI is a DC/DC converter that converts fuel cell voltage to the high-voltage grid, monitors the fuel cell, safely disconnects from the grid if needed, and supplies high-voltage components within the system. The NextGen system is scheduled to enter series production by the turn of the decade for use in heavy-duty freight and passenger transport, as well as stationary energy generation.
“With our new generation of high-performance DC/DC converters, we are contributing our many years of expertise in power electronics to significantly advance the further development of cellcentric's fuel cell technology. Together, we are shaping the future of climate-neutral mobility.”
- Converts fuel cell voltage to the high-voltage grid
- Monitors the fuel cell
- Safely disconnects from the high-voltage grid if necessary
- Supplies high-voltage components within the fuel cell system with electrical energy
“We are delighted to have gained a partner with an international presence, decades of expertise, and a high level of innovation for this project.”
cellcentric aims to become a leading global manufacturer of fuel cell systems, contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation by 2050. The company leverages decades of fuel cell development know-how from its predecessor companies and employs over 560 people across sites in Germany and Canada. This partnership with BRUSA HyPower also strengthens cellcentric's global supply chain, including the Asian market, which is seen as a driver of growth and innovation.
Why this matters
This partnership advances cellcentric's goal of mass-producing fuel cell systems for heavy-duty trucks and buses, contributing to climate-neutral transportation. The Fuel Cell Interface is a critical component that manages voltage conversion and safety. By collaborating with a global supplier like BRUSA, cellcentric strengthens its supply chain, including in Asia, a key growth market.
Terms in This Story
- Fuel Cell Interface (FCI)
- A DC/DC converter that manages voltage conversion and safety in a fuel cell system.
- DC/DC converter
- An electronic device that converts direct current voltage from one level to another.
- NextGen fuel cell system
- cellcentric's upcoming series-production fuel cell system for heavy-duty applications.
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