German manufacturer Quantron, Ballard Power Systems intro hydrogen fuel cell trucks ready for delivery

Ballard, a market leader of PEM fuel cell systems, and the German specialist for sustainable passenger and freight transport, Quantron AG, have been developing zero-emission fuel cell electric commercial vehicle platforms in a partnership since September 2021. The heavy-duty truck QUANTRON QHM FCEV and the light-duty truck QUANTRON QLI FCEV are the first examples of this fruitful collaboration – both class-leading in range and technical package. Five hydrogen powered light transporters have already been delivered to an European customer
Ballard, a market leader of PEM fuel cell systems, and the German specialist for sustainable passenger and freight transport, Quantron AG, have been developing zero-emission fuel cell electric commercial vehicle platforms in a partnership since September 2021. The heavy-duty truck QUANTRON QHM FCEV and the light-duty truck QUANTRON QLI FCEV are the first examples of this fruitful collaboration – both class-leading in range and technical package. Five hydrogen powered light transporters have already been delivered to an European customer

Hydrogen fuel cell developer Ballard Power Systems and German zero-emission truck maker Quantron AG are taking the next step in a partnership that begin in 2021 with the delivery of their first fuel cell electric vehicles, combining Quantron’s vehicle engineering expertise with Ballard's fuel cell technology.

The core of the Canadian-German partnership is the integration of Ballard's high-performance FCmove fuel cell modules in Quantron vehicles. These include the 44-ton Quantron QHM FCEV heavy-duty truck and the Quantron QLI FCEV light truck. Both zero-emission vehicles feature significantly longer range and short refueling time compared to battery electric models.

A notable feature of Quantron’s design is the complete integration of all fuel cell components into the frame structure of the trucks, which means that no compromises have to be made in terms of trailer length and payload, as well as allowing standard bodybuilder build-up structures as in their diesel counterparts.

"We're excited to see the partnership with Quantron expand into the light-duty vehicle segment and increase fuel cell deployment into the critical last-mile transport market,” said Randy MacEwen, CEO, Ballard Power Systems. “Combining Quantron and Ballard's respective technical strengths and market expertise, our teams are committed to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen mobility in the freight sector by bringing high-performing fuel cell engines to market."

Hydrogen Fuel Cell & BEV Survey
The following survey was sent as a link in an email cover message in February 2023 to the newsletter lists for Overdrive and CCJ. After approximately two weeks, a total of 176 owner-operators under their own authority, 113 owner-operators leased or assigned to a carrier and 82 fleet executives and 36 fleet employees from fleets with 10 or more power units had completed and submitted the questionnaire for a total of 407 qualified responses. Cross-tabulations based on respondent type are provided for each question when applicable.
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