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Nuvera fuel cell is currently using BASF's Ultramid Advanced N polyphthalamide (PPA) resin to manufacture multiple components of its latest generation 45kW fuel cell engine. These fuel cell engines will be integrated into Chinese buses and transportation vehicles in the next 3 years.
Nuvera’s challenge in the E-45 fuel cell engine is to find a lightweight solution that converts various parts of die-cast aluminum and high-temperature hoses into high-performance plastics, so as to maintain performance and safety. Large-scale production of fuel cell engines into mass production parts. For this reason, Ultramid Advanced N3HG6 guarantees the safety and quality of engine components.
The material has excellent strength, high toughness, good wear and friction properties. After a large number of testings for coolant applications, it has highly proved that in a mixture of ethylene glycol, water and hydrogen, it can withstand a continuous using at the temperature of 105°C for 10,000 to 20,000 hours. BASF's PPA also achieves extremely low fuel and gas penetration and low volatiles, thereby preventing corrosion or contamination of the engine system.
Gus Block, Nuvera Fuel Cell Market and Government Affairs Director, said: “In order to maintain market share while meeting expanding regulatory requirements, automakers need to provide customers with zero-emission options that are also feasible for ownership, operation and maintenance. , While providing the power needed to complete the work. Fuel cells are the best answer to meet the needs of many commercial and industrial vehicles. With BASF’s PPA, its application know-how and customized technical services, we have succeeded in reducing In order to reduce the unit cost. Nuvera E-45 fuel cell engine can provide power for medium and heavy vehicles as well as industrial trucks and other off-road vehicles.
One of BASF's services is to use BASF's Ultrasim simulation tool for design optimization. The manifold was filled and warped analysis: after parameter optimization, there was no leakage, which greatly accelerated the development of the manifold. During the filling analysis process, BASF and Nuvera discussed issues such as welds, sealing, and structural improvements.
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