Quantron AG Launches Longest-Range Hydrogen, Electric Trucks

Germany-based Quantron AG, a system provider of clean battery and hydrogen-powered e-mobility for commercial vehicles, said that it will be presenting a number of zero-emission commercial vehicles in this year’s IAA Transportation vehicle show in Hanover. The said vehicles, which are based on the two self-developed hydrogen and battery-electric platforms respectively, are currently among the vehicles with the longest operating ranges. Quantron AG claims to be one of the pioneers in the industry and offers conversions of diesel vehicles to battery and hydrogen-electric drives as well as the sale of its own zero-emission vehicles. The company is also a technology and platform partner for OEMs.

Under the motto “People and Goods on the move”, this year’s IAA Transportation will focus on the sustainable switch to alternative drives for logistics and transport.

Hydrogen Truck: QUANTRON QHM FCEV Platform

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Quantron AG has developed a Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) heavy duty truck together with hydrogen experts in Canada- Ballard Power Systems. QHM FCEV has some of the state-of-the-art components, including the FCmove-XD 120 kW fuel cell newly developed by Ballard and the integrated eGen Power 130D E-axle from Allison Transmission that builds drive systems. The aero package in the trucks can improve the operating range by a further 10 per cent.

As a tractor unit for heavy long-distance transport, the Quantron QHM FCEV 44-1000 makes a very impressive case through a set of unique selling propositions:

Quantron also highlights its semitrailer tractor version. Its QHM FCEV 60-2000 and  QHM FCEV 44-2000 stand out because of their exceptionally large tank capacities of up to 116 kg, which are fully integrated in the chassis and positioned behind the cab. This will enable ranges of up to 1500 km with a single H2 tank filling.

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Quantron is presenting its all-electric heavy-duty truck platform called Quantron QHM BEV 44-400 as well as the QHM BEV 27- 400 chassis in a large number of variants. The up to 392 kWh high-voltage battery can be re-charged to provide a performance of up to 350 kW DC has an operating range of up to 350 km depending on weight and topographical requirements.

Quantron also presents in the show its QLI FCEV light truck which is equipped with a Ballard Power hydrogen fuel cell drive that has an operating range of up to 500 km. Its also showcasing Quantron Cizaris 12 EV which is a noise-free and environment-friendly electric bus.