Ultium Cells sides with Honeywell ’ s QCS
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Nikola Corporation recently announced agreements with the Bosch Group of companies for Nikola Class 7 and 8 fuel-cell electric vehicles ( FCEV ) which will enable Nikola to build the Bosch fuel-cell power modules at its Coolidge , Arizona facility .
The vehicles are planned to use common fuel-cell power modules in 200kW and 300kW configurations . The fuel-cell power modules and components are being designed and validated for the demands of commercial vehicle power . The Nikola Tre FCEV will also be launched in the EU , utilising the same fuel-cell power modules supporting vehicle manufacturing planned at Nikola ' s joint venture with IVECO in Ulm , Germany .
MAHLE Powertrain and Bramble Energy ( see September issue ) have jointly agreed to continue their collaboration to develop Bramble ’ s PCBFC hydrogen fuel cell technology . The phase 1 demonstrator vehicle was launched at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle show .
Ultium Cells sides with Honeywell ’ s QCS
Several companies are putting their foot on the sustainable pedal . Ballard and QUANTRON have teamed up to focus on the integration of Ballard ’ s FCmove family of heavy-duty fuel cell power modules into QUANTRON ’ s electric drivetrain and vehicles . Fuel cell electric truck platforms currently in development include a 7.5t delivery truck , a 44t heavy duty truck and a municipal waste collection truck .
Initial deployment of fuel cell electric trucks is scheduled for the second half of 2022 .
Honeywell has announced that Ultium Cells , a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and General Motors , will use Honeywell ' s Quality Control System ( QCS ) to ensure the quality and integrity of the lithium-ion batteries produced at its new manufacturing plant in Lordstown , Ohio . Due to be completed in 2022 , the 2.8 million square-foot factory will produce lithium-ion battery cells for GM electric vehicles ranging from Cadillac sedans to Hummers and will be one of the largest electric vehicle battery plants in the United States . energydigital . com 61