Dongfeng Motor unveils 400kW hydrogen fuel cell platform for 49-ton heavy trucks with 1,700 km range
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Atharva Gosavi
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Summary
Dongfeng Motor has developed a new hydrogen fuel cell technology system called "2-3-3" durability technology, enabling breakthroughs from materials to system integration. The company built three hydrogen fuel cell power platforms (70kW, 150kW, and 400kW) covering commercial applications. The 400kW platform is designed specifically for 49-ton heavy trucks, supporting cold starts at -40°C with a design lifespan exceeding 30,000 hours. The hydrogen-powered truck offers a 1,700 km range and 15-minute refueling time for heavy-duty transport.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDongfeng said it developed what it calls a '2-3-3' durability technology system, enabling breakthroughs across multiple stages of fuel cell development, from materials to system integration.
The company has now built three hydrogen fuel cell power platforms — 70kW, 150kW, and 400kW — covering commercial applications ranging from 20kW to 400kW.
The 400kW platform was designed specifically for 49-ton heavy trucks. It supports cold starts at temperatures as low as -40°C (104°F) and has a design lifespan exceeding 30,000 hours.
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