DGAP-News: Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG: Heliocentris and FAUN develop hybrid vehicle for BSR
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Heliocentris and FAUN develop hybrid vehicle for BSR
Berlin specialist in energy storage solutions obtains order for fuel cell
system solution for garbage collection vehicle
Berlin - 5 August 2010. Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG, a leading specialist in
clean energy storage solutions, is developing in collaboration with FAUN
Umwelttechnik GmbH&Co. KG, the European market leader for disposal
vehicles, a hybrid waste disposal vehicle with significantly reduced noise
and exhaust emissions for BSR (Berliner Stadtreinigung), the largest
municipal disposal company in Germany.
Cities and local authorities are increasingly facing the challenge to make
a considerable reduction in noise and exhaust emissions. This trend is
accelerated by the ever wider expansion of environmental zones and more
stringent requirements. Especially in the field of municipal vehicles -
waste disposal, for example - due to significant noise and exhaust
emissions there is fundamental potential for innovative and environmentally
friendly energy and propulsion solutions.
As in the automotive vehicle market, a trend towards introducing electrical
supply solutions to reduce emissions is emerging also in the field of
municipal special vehicles. The amount of energy required is so high that
pure battery solutions are out of the question for many vehicles. A hybrid
storage solution with fuel cells that can use the extremely high energy
density of hydrogen is therefore a superior and practicable solution for
such vehicles. Since municipal vehicles are generally used in fleet
operation, the introduction of the necessary hydrogen infrastructure can be
implemented at acceptable cost.
In this context, a powerful consortium headed by BSR was formed: BSR as the
biggest municipal disposal company in Germany, FAUN as the European market
leader in collection vehicles and road sweepers and Heliocentris as a
leading company in the field of clean energy storage solutions. The
objective of the joint project is to develop a modern garbage collection
vehicle that is appropriate to the increasing environmental requirements.
The garbage collection vehicle prototype will have an onboard
hydrogen-powered fuel cell energy system. This allows the main drive
(diesel engine) to be switched off during collection, so that it only has
to be used when the vehicle is driving. Using a system like this, up to 3
litres of diesel fuel are saved per hour, which translates to a reduction
in diesel consumption of around 30 percent. Therefore, CO2, NOx and fine
particle emissions are also reduced. The main objective of the prototype is
to demonstrate the suitability for daily use of an electrical propulsion
system with a fuel cell for garbage collection by a Rotopress garbage
collection vehicle.
With regard to the prototype, Heliocentris focuses on design and
integration of the 32 kW fuel cell unit as well as the hydrogen tank system
as a vehicle subsystem. In addition, FAUN is supported in the vehicle
integration with regard to energy management and safety functions and the
BSR in the testing operations.
On top of developing the prototype vehicle, extensive testing is conducted
under real operating conditions in the context of the demonstration
project. If these tests are concluded successfully, a larger field test
could follow in the second phase, using a small fleet of garbage collection
vehicles.
Dr. Henrik Colell, CEO of Heliocentris is very happy about the order: 'We
are very proud to be able to realise this promising vehicle project in the
consortium with the leading companies BSR and FAUN. This is another
important milestone in the implementation of our strategy to position
ourselves as a company on the market for energy storage solutions for
special vehicles.'
'Berliner Stadtreinigung is a forward-looking company', says BSR CEO, Vera
Gäde-Butzlaff. 'For us, launching and promoting innovations is an important
aspect in implementing our strategy of low fees and high ecological
standards.' According to Gäde-Butzlaff, part of this is encouraging
creative companies, as well as promoting medium sized enterprises. 'In
technical innovations, our concern is economic viability, as well as
climate and environmental protection. Of course, the ideal situation would
be that both were attainable, as is anticipated from this project.'
The project is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Transport,
Building and Urban Development in the framework of the Nationale
Innovationsprogramm Wasserstoff- und Brennstoffzellentechnologie (NIP).
Responsible for coordination of the NIP is the NOW GmbH Nationale
Organisation Wasserstoff- und Brennstoffzellentechnologie.
About Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG
Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG is a specialist for clean energy storage
solutions based on a smart combination of batteries, fuel cells and energy
management. Areas of application are mobile and stationary applications
that require longer ranges than current batteries can provide. Examples are
electric vehicles, onboard and emergency power supplies as well as
electricity supply for off-grid applications such as monitoring stations or
energy self-sufficient houses. Heliocentris has been developing and
marketing fuel cell-based energy solutions for more than 10 years now.
Heliocentris initially targeted the training and lab markets as typical
pioneer markets, where it has successfully positioned itself as one of the
worldwide market leaders. Since 2006, Heliocentris has been entering
selected industrial markets with considerable growth potential. With
customers in over 60 countries and a broad distribution and partner
network, Heliocentris is globally well positioned. Heliocentris Fuel Cells
AG is listed at the Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse (Entry Standard) and
employs in total 50 staff with its head office in Berlin and a subsidiary
in Vancouver, Canada. Further information is available at:
www.heliocentris.com.
Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on
current assumptions and forecasts of the management of Heliocentris Fuel
Cells AG. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could
lead to material differences between the forward-looking statements given
here and the actual development, in particular the results, financial
situation and performance of our Company. The Company assumes no liability
to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future
events or developments. The information in this press release does not
constitute an offer of securities for sale or a solicitation of an offer to
purchase securities in the United States or any other country.
Press contact:
Dr. András Gosztonyi
CFO / Managing Director
Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG
+49-(0)30-6392-6185
A.Gosztonyi(at)Heliocentris.com
Anne Sommerlatt
College Hill GmbH
+49-(0)69-133896-14
Anne.Sommerlatt(at)collegehill.de
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Company: Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG
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