in multiple jurisdictions from coast to coast,” said David White, Executive Vice President, Supply Management, New Flyer, “With growing demand for fuel cell buses, we are excited to continue this partnership as we support the transition to zero-emission transportation."   Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, as well as stationary power. Ball...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

r infrastructure for processing massive datasets for autonomous driving and robotics, and KRW 400 billion on complete robot systems production with capability to manufacture 30,000 units annually, featuring a foundry operation plant. KRW 1 trillion will be allocated to polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) eletrolyzer plant for large-scale clean hydrogen production, KRW 1.3 trillion on solar power infrastructure supporting energy-intensive operation...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

RWTH University, Germany joins NAFTech project to develop rare-earth-free electric motor On February 9, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has entered the two-year “NAFTech” research project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. PEM will develop a traction electric motor that does not rely on rare-earth elements. Axial flux machines (AFM) deliver strong...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Aachen University, Germany launches project to advance sustainable battery recycling On February 2, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University launched the three-year “RECLAIM” research project, funded by the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The project aims to develop eco-friendly and resource-efficient battery recycling technologies, with a primary focus on recovering va...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Impact Coatings, Sweden, meets Japan’s NEDO standard for PEM fuel cells On December 1, Impact Coatings announced that its Premium FC coating for PEM fuel cell bipolar plates has met Japan’s national NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) test standard, with both verified test results and confirmation from a first Japanese customer. NEDO’s Evaluation and Analysis Protocol for PEM fuel cells is widely used by Jap...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

RWTH Aachen, Germany completes PEAk-Bat Project to speed up battery development On November 14, RWTH Aachen University announced that its Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) has successfully completed the ‘PEAk-Bat’ research project. As part of the project, researchers collaborated with industry partners including Ford and Trumpf to develop structural battery systems and reduce production costs, enabling earlier mar...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

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