The HyRange system, with the PM Fuel Cell Stack Module at its core, provides all the necessary components in order to increase the range and payload of battery electric vehicles with clean fuel cells. The hydrogen based fuel cell HyRange extender for battery-electric powered commercial vehicles and buses is an effective support for application areas where the existing battery capacity is not sufficient for the intended operation. With the development of the HyRange Range Extender in the higher power range, Proton Motor delivers the optimal alternative to the diesel engine. The drive concept for electrified commercial vehicles with hydrogen-based range extension is based on the HyRange brand fuel cell system in combination with a battery. These systems meet the requirements in terms of range, payload and cost – with zero emissions and quiet propulsion. This fuel cell model avoids noise and pollutant emissions, making the vehicle predestined for use in urban areas. The hydrogen-based fuel cell HyRange Range Extender for battery-electric powered commercial vehicles and buses is an effective support for applications where the available battery capacity is insufficient. The system was developed as a modular solution to ensure broad applicability on different platforms. During operation, only water vapour is produced in addition to electricity and heat. The perfect zero-emission solution for urban areas! Proton Motor has supplied the international automotive supplier “Magna Steyr” with an individually designed “HyRange” hydrogen fuel cell system for a new hybrid vehicle. This is called the “Fuel Cell Range Extended Electric Vehicle” – or “FC REEV” for short. Unlike a conventional hybrid engine, which relies on a combination of petrol or diesel and electric drive, the “FC REEV” is operated both electrically and with hydrogen, thus achieving an emission-free hybrid drive. The appeal of a hybrid vehicle with a range of up to 500 kilometers without refuelling and a top speed of 130 km/h or 80 miles is the choice between environmentally friendly electric propulsion – for example in inner-city areas – or petrol and diesel if things need to go faster. This approach has been retained in the “FC REEV”, but petrol and diesel fuel have been replaced by hydrogen using the “HyRange” system. Thus, the same low-noise electric motor type can continue to be used, while environmentally harmful fossil fuels are not used. For example, Proton Motor is currently commissioned by “E-Trucks Europe” in the context of the EU funding project “REVIVE” (Refuse Vehicle Innovation and Validation in Europe) for a waste collection application.
Brand | Proton Motor |
Type of Cooling | Liquid Cooled |
Fuel | Hydrogen |
Fuel Quality Grade | ISO 14687-2, SAE J 2719 |
Max Power (in kW) | 42.6 |
Min Power (in kW) | 6.2 |
Ingress Protection Rating | IP65 |
Compliant with | EC 79/2009, ECE R100, ECE R10 |
Max Ambient Temperature (in °C) | 45 |
Min Ambient Temperature (in °C) | -30 |
Max Operating Altitude (in m) | 2000 |
Max Ambient Humidity (in % r.H.) | 95 |
With 25 years of experience, the internationally active Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH is Europe`s market key player for energy solutions with cleantech technologies and a specialist for hydrogen fuel cells in this field. The Bavaria-headquartered company, which currently has more than 100 employees, is a wholly owned operating subsidiary of "Proton Motor Power Systems plc" based in England, which has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since October 2006. Our motivation is to offer our customers viable high-tech innovations "Made in Germany" every day that are always one step ahead of the times and in step with their individual needs.
Are you sure you want to perform this action?