True Heavy-Duty Fuel Cells
Fuel cell systems for yachts, trucks and buses (concept)
für Freudenberg e-power Systems  | 2022

True Heavy-duty - efficient, durable and reliable fuel cell systems for use in trucks, buses, ships and off-road applications. In the maritime sector, they replace conventional diesel or gas engines, which have contributed significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution for marine life and passengers so far, with a clean, quiet and vibration-free drive solution.

The centrepiece is the HYPERFORM stack, which converts hydrogen (also reformed from LNG or methanol) into electrical energy and water. Combined with batteries, the hybrid drive systems offer a way to decarbonise fleets in heavy goods transport and shipping.

Soft streamlines emphasise the progressive character of this emission-free drive technology and build a connection to the maritime world. As visible symbols of a new generation of drive systems, the housings combine a powerful presence with a clear commitment to sustainability and technical excellence - a design statement for the future.

Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2024, best of the best