MegaBanner-Right

MegaBanner-Left

LeaderBoad-Right

LeaderBoard-Left

Home » Featured IND » SANY unveil world’s first hydrogen fuel cell construction vehicle

SANY unveil world’s first hydrogen fuel cell construction vehicle

SANY Heavy Industry – China’s largest and the world’s fifth largest engineering machinery manufacturer -have rolled out two examples of construction vehicles; a dump truck and a mixer truck, both of which are equipped with hydrogen fuel cell technology. The latter is the first hydrogen-powered mixer truck in the world.

According to the R&D engineer of this project, hydrogen fuel cell construction vehicles have five important advantages. Among them, the realization of “zero pollution” with only water and heat being discharged is a leap toward the green future of the industry.

China is focused on carbon neutrality by 2060. This goal requires concrete steps to be taken, especially by manufacturers.

Apart from “zero pollution”, the new fuel cell-powered construction vehicles also outperform traditional counterparts in these additional four areas:

  1. Long battery life: A set of hydrogen cylinders with a combined capacity of 1 680 litres ensures a driving distance of more than 500 km, saving drivers from “mileage anxiety”.
  2. More power: With a large torque drive motor and an AMT gearbox, the high-power fuel cell stack features an energy conversion rate of over 50%. The vehicle demonstrates enhanced acceleration rate and climbing capacity.
  3. Enhanced weather adaptability: The integrated heat management system performs automatic heating and cooling in hot and cold weather conditions to maintain optimal performance.
  4. Extra safety considerations: Functions such as high heat protection, overcurrent protection, a low pressure alarm, and leakage detection and control in the hydrogen supply system guarantee a worry-free driving experience.

Li Tanbo, Deputy General Manager of SANY’s Crane Business Unit, addressed in the rollout ceremony that SANY has entered a new phase in which the development of construction machinery is trending towards the application of green energy and green, intelligent equipment technologies. SANY plans to become the largest comprehensive hydrogen fuel solution provider and the number one electric construction vehicle manufacturer in China within five years.

To enquire about Cape Business News' digital marketing options please contact sales@cbn.co.za

Related articles

KPMG says there are $250bn in untapped green investment opportunities in Africa

By Larry Claasen There are nearly $250-billion in untapped green investment opportunities in Africa in areas such as solar, wind, and hydrogen in Africa. This is...

Hydrogen ecosystem Proof-of-Concept demonstrated

SASOL, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), and Air Products South Africa (APSA) made history at the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit, at the Gallagher Convention...

MUST READ

PRASA makes progress with plans to build new rail link between...

The rail utility has completed the feasibility study and the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Blue Downs Rail Link, which will connect residents in...

RECOMMENDED

Cape Business News
Follow us on Social Media