IAA TRANSPORTATION 2022: Quantron with two electric premieres

Quantron will present two new models from the heavy-duty sector at the IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover in September: a hydrogen-powered FCEV truck for long-distance travel in Europe and the all-electric QHM BEV 50-392. The latter is built based on the MAN TG3 (TGS and TGX) and is primarily designed for factory and distribution traffic. It is already available for customer orders and is available in various configurations as 4x2 and 6x2. It achieves up to 350 km range with a high-voltage battery of up to 392 kWh and can be charged with power outputs of up to 350 kW. The first customers include waste management and logistics companies Ansorge and Dorr.

FCEV Truck: Fuel Cells from Ballard

The FCEV truck was developed as part of a strategic partnership with the world-leading hydrogen specialist Ballard Power Systems. It will feature an integrated electric axle and will be available from the second quarter of 2023. According to Quantron, its range should be up to 700 km with a hydrogen tank capacity of well over 50 kg. The cab will have a sleeping compartment. In addition, ISO-standard trailers and bodies can be used. The FCEV truck will be equipped accordingly.

Both vehicles can be financially supported in Germany with up to 80% of the additional costs through the program for the acquisition of commercial vehicles with alternative drives. Applications for this can be submitted from June 29, 2022.

Hydrogen Offensive by Quantron

As part of their hydrogen offensive, Quantron is expanding its "Quantron-as-a-Service" (QaaS). The company aims to realize the production of green hydrogen and sustainable electricity in the future, and offer hydrogen refueling stations and charging options. Quantron predicts that from the middle of the decade onwards, due to increasing diesel, CO₂ tax and financing costs, the kilometer driven with a hydrogen drive will be cheaper than with diesel.

Technical Data FCEV Truck

• Continuous Motor Power: 400 kW
• Max. Range: 700 km
• Tank Volume: more than 50 kg
• Battery Capacity: approx. 120 kWh
• Fuel Cell Power: 240 kW
• Axle Configuration: 4x2, 6x2
• SOP: Q2 2023

Technical Data QHM BEV 50-392 based on MAN TGS/TGX

• Max. Motor Power: 375 kW
• Max. Range: 350 km
• Battery Capacity: 280-392 kWh
• Charging Time: 20-80% SoC in less than 1 hour
• Max. Charging Power: 350 kW
• Min. Wheelbase: 3,600 mm
• Axle Configuration: 4x2, 6x2