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ElringKlinger: Faster into Fuel Cell Series Production with VDL Cooperation
According to a press report, the two companies intend to bring fuel cell stacks and systems for both mobile and stationary applications to market maturity. In the future, ElringKlinger aims to develop and produce the alternative drive technology in a customer-oriented manner. VDL, on the other hand, is to take on the role of system integration and product testing under real-world conditions.
Another partner for the project is the recently announced joint venture Ekpo Fuel Cell Technologies, formed by ElringKlinger and the French supplier Plastic Omnium to further develop hydrogen-based fuel cell technology, which is set to begin in the new year. Additionally, ElringKlinger Fuelcell Systems Austria (Ekat), which is also specialized in this field, is part of the expert team, with its acquisition by Plastic Omnium also planned for early 2021.
The parties involved intend to develop the fuel cell systems to production maturity as early as next year and have therefore only signed the cooperation agreement for 2021. The provision of corresponding systems is then supposed to seamlessly transition into already concrete or under-negotiation customer projects, it is said. The areas of application are mobile and stationary applications such as power generators, hybrid vehicles or range extenders for commercial vehicles and heavy-duty transport.
With the partnership, a foundation has been laid for the further development of hydrogen-based propulsion technologies in heavy-duty transport, stated Armin Diez, Vice President Fuel Cell at ElringKlinger AG. The aim is to make fuel cell technology the preferred type of propulsion for commercial vehicles in the coming years. Henk Coppens, CEO of VDL Bus & Coach BV, is also convinced of the technology. They see themselves as pioneers in the field of sustainable mobility solutions. Hydrogen will play a significant role in their future offerings.
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ElringKlinger is active worldwide as an independent supplier for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, for combustion engines, hybrid, and electric vehicles. According to their own information, the company has been working on fuel cell technology for over 20 years and is active in this field as a component and system supplier. The group employs around 10,000 people at 45 locations worldwide. The headquarters is located in Dettingen.
As one of the largest bus manufacturers in Europe, the Dutch company VDL Bus & Coach develops, produces, and sells a range of line and coach buses as well as chassis modules and is also active in the area of after-sales service and the conversion or expansion of mini and midi buses. The company includes several bus manufacturers operating worldwide. According to company information, production takes place in Western Europe. The products are sold through a worldwide sales network as well as through their own subsidiaries and importers in over 30 countries. Service points offer comprehensive maintenance and customer service. Spare parts are provided through an extensive distribution network. The company belongs to the VDL Group, headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Translated automatically from German.
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