Long range and fast refueling - this is what emission-free electric vehicles powered by a fuel cell and hydrogen fuel are all about these days. The technology has indeed made huge strides in recent years. The viability of a high-performance fuel cell that fits into the engine compartment of a passenger car has already been demonstrated. Now a functional model based on this template serves as a basis to enable a large-scale market launch as part of the Autostack Industry project. Ten German automotive and component supply companies have joined forces with the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research in Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) to systematically develop fuel cells to a level of maturity enabling industrial scale manufacturing. The alliance also aims to develop the processes needed for mass production. This initiative goes to hone Germany's competitive edge. ZSW scientists are focusing on researching components and developing uniform testing protocols and inspection methods.
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