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WS2 – Fuel Cell Technology for Mobility Applications
Workstream2 focuses on the development of the fuel cell (FC) and its elements, including the FC stack and FC module, as an essential component for hydrogen-powered mobility applications. Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) and First Industrial Deployment (FID) activities related to fuel cell technology development are concentrated here. The work of Workstream 2 is closely linked to Workstream 1, as FC modules are essential for most hydrogen-powered mobility and transport applications. Close collaboration with Workstream 4 is also planned, enabling the leveraging of synergies in material development such as coating materials and the use of Platinum Group Metals (PGM).
The main objectives of Workstream 2 are:
• Development of improved, optimised, and interoperable fuel cell (FC) elements (such as the Membrane Electrode Assembly MEA and Catalyst Coated Membrane CCM), FC stacks, and modules suitable for mobility and transport applications, focusing on efficiency and durability.
• Development of innovative fuel cells for high-power, multi-MW scale applications, meeting requirements for durability, reliability, compatibility, and operational safety under various environmental conditions.
• Development of innovative fuel cell technology aimed at reducing or substituting PGM and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and identifying recycling methods to strengthen the sustainability of hydrogen technology.
• Development of innovative, more sustainable, and more efficient production methods for fuel cells, FC stacks, and FC modules, enabling the redesign of elements for new high-power applications.
The Direct Participant projects within Workstream 2 include:
• BMW Aktiengesellschaft (AG) (DE50)
• Manufacture Française des Pneumatiques Michelin (FR22)
