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Fuel-cell Technology

Spark EV Technology and AVL to develop electric fuel cell optimisation technologies

Wesley DoyleBy Wesley DoyleNovember 15, 20233 Mins Read
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The new system aims to address fleet operator concerns about the viability of adding a FCEV to their fleets.

Zero emission vehicle range prediction specialists, Spark EV Technology, and AVL, one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation, and testing in the automotive industry, have signed a global agreement to research and develop electric fuel cell optimisation technologies, supported through startup programme, AVL Creators Expedition. The partnership will see the launch of a new, combined technology targeted at Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) manufacturers, initially in the commercial vehicle market, that could offer enhanced energy efficiency and reduced costs, making FCEVs a more viable option for fleets and helping the transition to zero emission vehicles.

According to the Hydrogen Council, the hydrogen fuel market is expected to grow rapidly, reaching 10-15 million vehicles by 2030, including 500,000 trucks. Tackling some of the key concerns around FCEVs, such as onboard energy storage, infrastructure, and cost, AVL and Spark will develop a unique FCEV energy management system with the goal of alleviating range anxiety by predicting the capability of the vehicle to undertake a journey. The system also aims to improve the total cost of ownership, optimizing the operation of the fuel cell, and presenting the opportunity to reduce hydrogen fuel consumption and battery size.  Both combine to address fleet operator concerns about the viability of adding a FCEV to their fleets.

“Hydrogen will play a critical role in the energy mix for commercial vehicles, but there is currently a lack of refuelling infrastructure and awareness as to whether a FCEV can manage typical duty cycles by fleets,” says Justin Ott, CEO at Spark EV Technology. “Our plan is to offer a solution that can optimize the capability of FCEVs and eliminate range and refuelling anxieties by building trust in highly accurate, live range availability, and the optimisation of Hydrogen fuel consumption, helping more fleets transition faster and offering manufacturers a viable FCEV option.”

The partnership is a result of the AVL Creators Expedition, a start-up initiative that invests in companies and projects that provide innovative technologies in electric mobility, autonomous driving, data driven innovation and artificial intelligence.

“We are proud to introduce an innovative approach to enhance fuel efficiency by optimizing fuel cell operation along specific routes,” said Dominik Brunner, Lead Engineer at AVL. “By selecting the right power source at the right part of the journey, our solution reduces energy consumption and emissions, marking a significant step toward greener and more cost-effective transportation. We are looking forward to seeing what comes from the partnership with Spark EV Technology and exploring how we can help more manufacturers make the transition to zero emission.”

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Wesley Doyle

Wesley Doyle is editor of Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International and Stadia. He has over two-decades experience in publishing during which time he has worked at some of the UK’s leading consumer magazine titles in the health and fitness and sport sectors. Wesley is also passionate about cycling and interested in alternative technologies, particularly in transportation, to achieve net zero.

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