Ford announces three-year hydrogen fuel cell E-Transit trial
In the UK, Ford said it is spearheading research into the potential for hydrogen as an on-board energy source for its E-Transit van.
The project will establish if hydrogen fuel cell technology can deliver more zero-emission range to heavy-use E-Transit customers.
Partially funded by the Advanced Propulsion Center (APC), Ford’s consortium of six partners will help to determine the supporting hydrogen refueling infrastructure required.
Ford Pro, the company’s commercial vehicle and services division, will use the pilot to expand its conversion expertise, supported by engineers and E-Transit specialists from Dagenham and the company’s nearby Dunton Technical Center, in Essex.
Tim Slatter, chair of Ford in Britain, said: “Ford believes that the primary application of fuel cells could be in its largest, heaviest CVs to ensure they are emission-free, while satisfying the high daily energy requirements our customers demand.”
A low-volume test fleet of eight fuel cell Ford E-Transits will run for six-month periods over the three-year project to 2025. The prototype Ford E-Transits will be fitted with a high-power fuel cell stack, in conjunction with significant hydrogen storage capability, Ford said.
Category: Hydrogen
