- Schaeffler accepted as Steering Member of the Hydrogen Council
- Working together to drive hydrogen technology toward the mass market
- Schaeffler develops and manufactures key components for hydrogen-powered fuel cells
15.01.2020, Herzogenaurach – Schaeffler is strengthening its commitment to hydrogen technology: The automotive and industrial supplier is now a steering member of the globally active hydrogen interest group Hydrogen Council based in Belgium. The initiative consists of 81 leading companies from the energy, transport and industry sectors. The members’ goal is to further advance hydrogen technology toward industrialization.
Bipolar plates layered into stacks are an important part of a fuel cell system.
Establishing hydrogen technologies globally
“We want to designCO2-neutral, sustainable mobility that takes the entire energy chain into account. In doing so, we are focusing on the enormous future potential of green hydrogen along the entire value chain,” says Klaus Rosenfeld, Chairman of the Executive Board of Schaeffler AG. “Joining the Hydrogen Council enables us to further advance hydrogen technologies together with strong partners and establish them globally.”
As an automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler is shaping mobility and the associated energy chain with the goal of maximum sustainability andCO2 neutrality. “Hydrogen technology offers enormous potential here – both for energy storage and for emission-free drive solutions,” says Klaus Rosenfeld. “With our core competencies in materials, forming and surface technologies, the efficient large-scale production of key components for the future hydrogen economy can contribute significantly to the company’s success.”
To this end, the further establishment and expansion of research and development partnerships for the development and testing of fuel cell components is also an important strategic concern. Schaeffler already joined the Hydrogen Alliance of Bavaria last year.
Key components for the fuel cell
Schaeffler has been focusing on the value chain of key components for fuel cells for some time. Through precise forming and coating in the thin-film range, bipolar plates are produced which, layered into so-called stacks, are an important part of the fuel cell system. The fuel cell stacks are energy converters that react H₂ and O₂ to form water. This generates electricity that can be used to drive the electric motor in the vehicle. Other competencies, such as electronic control systems, special high-performance bearings, smart thermal management modules, or components for passive hydrogen recirculation expand the Schaeffler portfolio for optimized fuel cell systems.
Publisher: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
Country of issue: Germany
