rom 16 kW to 400 kW. The NM20 stack module delivers up to 400 kW 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

RWTH Aachen University demonstrates higher efficiency of UV Coatings for Lithium-Ion Battery On June 20, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University announced that UV coatings on lithium-ion battery cells are more efficient than traditional PET adhesive films. The institute conducted various tests on two adhesive films and two UV coatings, that are currently used in the field by well-known OEMs. Th...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/21

RWTH Aachen University, Germany to start consortium study on residual use of EV batteries On June 19, The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) of RWTH Aachen University, announced that it will start a consortium study on the residual use of EV batteries in the summer of 2024. The consortium will focus on diagnostic procedures to evaluate battery system conditions, starting with identifying crucial assessment indicators, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/20

Aachen University and TRUMPF, Germany accelerate battery production efficiency On June 17, RWTH Aachen University's Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) demonstrated a new laser process that can shorten electrode drying times in battery production. The institute, with its spin-off PEM Motion and the technology company TRUMPF, presented the results of the experimental study, which the RWTH carried out on its research line. The new...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

Fraunhofer, Germany partners with PEM Motion to advance battery cell production On June 17, the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production FFB (Fraunhofer FFB) and the engineering service provider, PEM Motion GmbH, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI), to advance technological developments in battery cell production through joint research and development activities. In the partnership, PEM Motion will provide consulting and engineerin...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/18

P, Innoplate aims to reach 50 million annually by 2030. The Company has started production in the first quarter of 2024 and is already equipped with Symbio’s fuel cell systems. Innoplate aims at accelerating the production of next-generation bipolar plates for the entire proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell market. The plant ensures net zero-emission operations. It will create 120 jobs by 2030 and will contribute to strengthening the Europe...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/07