Aachen University, Germany to develop AI-enhanced EV battery packs On September 24, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University announced that it will be developing innovative battery packs in collaboration with national and international partners as a part of the European “RESiLiTE” research project. The EUR 6.2 million EU-funded project aims to improve the energy density, efficiency, safety, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

ed service life of 25,000 operating hours under standard transit duty cycles. By internalizing the DC/DC converter and power controller, the FCmove-SC consolidates functionality into a smaller, more serviceable package. FCmove-SC architecture also introduces industry-leading safety features, with a PEM stack enclosure that incorporates new internal geometry to inhibit hydrogen-related risks.  The new FCmove-SC draws on Ballard’s extensive on-r...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

ls for energy storage, including in batteries and supercapacitors, as well as in catalysis. The company has developed a much more efficient synthesis process. Initial tests have shown that the novel materials significantly improve fast-charging capability in batteries and the long-term stability of PEM fuel cells. A pilot plant is now being built at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung. Based on Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Toyota Kirloskar Motor, India and Ohmium partner to develop green hydrogen microgrid solutions On June 25, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ohmium International, a Bengaluru-based provider of PEM hydrogen technology, to co-develop green hydrogen-based integrated power solutions in India.  Under this partnership, Ohmium will lead the design, development, and performance evaluation of a microgrid prototy...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

RWTH Aachen University, Germany expands battery research with advanced analytics lab On June 16, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University is building a new analytics lab to better understand how battery production affects performance. Funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the lab will ensure all measuring tools are used safely and consistently. The lab will be added to PEM’s existing ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

g from 16 kW to 400 kW. The NM20 stack module delivers up to 400 kW, designed for heavy-duty traffic and stationary applications. It features high efficiency, reduced hydrogen consumption, operation at higher temperatures, recyclability, and a long service life. The company also presented the metal PEMFC bipolar plates, which are key components for fuel cells and high-performance PEM electrolyzers used to produce green hydrogen. (From 1/2 press ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

its CO2-reduced bluemint high-performance electrical steel, powercore traction NGO 025-125Y420, was integrated into a new type of rotor technology demonstrator. The rotor demonstrator was developed and built as part of a consortium study by the “Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components” (PEM) Chair at RWTH Aachen University and other partners from industry. It was also developed as part of the “Transformation Hub Scale-up E-Drive” ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

RWTH Aachen University, Germany completes IDEEL Project, Advancing laser-based drying for battery production On March 19, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University announced the successful completion of the IDEEL project after three years of research. In the project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the consortium developed a laser-based drying process for battery product...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

RWTH Aachen University analysis reveals key differences between Tesla and BYD EV batteries On March 7, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University announced that it had disassembled and analyzed traction batteries from Tesla and BYD to compare their designs. The findings show that Tesla’s 4680 cells prioritize high energy density, while BYD’s blade cells focus on volume efficiency and cost-eff...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

MANN+HUMMEL installs test bench for fuel cell system at HQ in Ludwigsburg, Germany MANN+HUMMEL GmbH (MANN+HUMMEL) has developed a test bench that enables tests with humidifiers under real conditions, thus enhancing the performance and extending the lifetime of fuel cell components, such as the polymer electrolyte membranes (PEM). Installed in the company’s technology center at the HQ in Ludwigsburg, Germany, this test bench humidifies the air b...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

Accelera powers bp’s largest hydrogen project On February 11, Accelera by Cummins will supply a 100MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system for bp’s Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany. This will be bp’s largest hydrogen production facility to date, using Accelera’s HyLYZER technology to produce up to 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually once fully operational in 2027. The system consists of 20 HyLYZER-1000 electrolyze...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

Aachen University, Germany completes “DRivE” project to advance low-emission trucking On January 7, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) of RWTH Aachen University completed the “DRivE” project which was intended to develop a data-based route planning system for non-diesel-powered trucks to facilitate the change to low-emission drive solutions. The project was funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Tra...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

ntages to promote the application and industrial development of hydrogen energy technology. Located at the Jiading Hydrogen Park, the new company is mainly engaged in the R&D, manufacturing, and industrial development of hydrogen energy technologies and products such as hydrogen battery stacks from PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) or AEM (Anion Exchange Membrane) water electrolysis. The new company will be deeply integrated into the local supply ch...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

RWTH Aachen University, Germany to develop new drying process for production of Li-ion batteries and fuel cells On November 25, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) of RWTH Aachen University announced that it is working on a new hybrid drying process to produce lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, and electrolyzers in the two-year “HyDry” research project. The current convection drying systems use hot air from foss...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

s of Smoltek Hydrogen's nanostructure coating, modified for fuel cells, marking the second major vehicle manufacturer to place an order for custom-made prototypes of Smoltek's hydrogen solutions technology. Smoltek Hydrogen, a Smoltek Group subsidiary, has developed a porous transport electrode for PEM electrolyzers that reduces iridium use and can also be adapted for fuel cell applications. Based on Smoltek press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/08

tomotive and aerospace industries. It is being developed within the framework of L'Innovator, the company's joint development program with the U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). HT-PEM fuel cell technology enables the use of green eFuels (eMethanol), renewable natural gas, or hydrogen on board. The HT-PEM fuel cells are highly ef...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

ing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia, and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) partnered to advance hydrogen fuel cell research in Saudi Arabia.  KAUST has acquired proton electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell modules from TMC, establishing a state-of-the-art laboratory facility at KAUST under its Clean Energy and Research Platform (CERP). Thi...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

RWTH Aachen University, Germany launches consortium study on EV battery recycling On August 19, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) of RWTH Aachen University, announced that it will start consortium study on lithium-ion batteries, in October 2024. The project will run for three-to-four-months. Over the course, the consortium will focus on understanding battery recycling options and their impacts, which will include...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/20

Iondrive, Australia and PEM, Germany partner on battery recycling technology in Europe On August 12, Iondrive signed a non-binding collaboration agreement with Production Engineering of EMobility Components at RWTH Aachen University (PEM) and PEM Motion GmbH (PEM Motion), based in Germany. It aims to advance sustainable battery recycling technologies. Over the next 3 months, PEM and Iondrive will prepare a detailed project plan and investment cas...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/14

RWTH Aachen University, Germany concludes HaPiPro2 project for electric motor production On July 12, RWTH Aachen University's Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) announced the completion of the HaPiPro2 electric motor research project, which focused on the development of the production concepts for the hairpin stator, a key component in electric drives. The German Ministry of Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia f...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/15