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GM to broaden electrification, expanding fuel cells beyond vehicles
- January 25, 2022
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- Management
GM has announced new commercial applications of its Hydrotec fuel cell technology, with projects currently in development involving heavy-duty trucks, aerospace, and locomotives.
The automaker is planning multiple Hydrotec-based power generators, all powered by its Generation 2 Hydrotec fuel cell power cubes: a Mobile Power Generator (MPG) to provide fast-charge capability for EVs without installing permanent charge points; the Empower rapid charger to help retail fuel stations add DC fast charging without expanding the grid; and a palletized MPG to quietly power military camps and installations.
These fuel cell generators could ultimately replace gas- and diesel-burning generators with fewer emissions at worksites, buildings, movie sets, data centers, outdoor concerts, and festivals, the company reports. They could also back up or temporarily replace grid-sourced electricity for residential and small commercial enterprises at times of power disruption.
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