Universal Hydrogen, JBT AeroTech to bring hydrogen power to airport ground support equipment
In California, Universal Hydrogen and JBT AeroTech announced a joint development agreement for the design and development of an H2AmpCart, a hydrogen fuel cell-powered mobile battery charger for existing electrified airport GSE.
Universal Hydrogen and JBT AeroTech said they are developing the product in response to a chorus of airline demand to ensure that their investment in electric GSE yields the promised climate and community benefits. The partners are currently working to develop and showcase the first demonstrator unit utilizing Ballard’s FCmove-HD+ hydrogen fuel cell by the end of 2023, with production beginning in 2024, and entry into service by the end of 2024.
To this partnership, Universal Hydrogen brings its modular hydrogen delivery system, initially conceived for hydrogen aircraft, but also directly applicable to ground equipment. The company will provide hydrogen fuel services to H2AmpCart customers at airports globally with no additional on-airport infrastructure needed. JBT AeroTech will bring its experience with its existing AmpCart product and be responsible for the production of the fuel cell charger, airport and aircraft compatibility.
Category: Hydrogen
