Hydrogenics Corp., a Canadian-based designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, has won a contract to supply two 10-kilowatt fuel cell power modules to SunLine Services Group (SSG).

The two fuel cell power modules will be configured into a single, self-contained Auxiliary Power Unit that will be mounted on a Class 8 Peterbilt tractor.
SSG is a California public agency that supports alternate fuel development in public transit and related applications for clients such as the U.S. Army. The agency is coordinating the effort under a program with the U.S. Army's National Automotive Center, which is working with industry partners to develop commercial fuel cells that could meet the Army's future auxiliary power needs.
"The military continues to be a leader in embracing early technologies in advance of wide-spread commercial use," said Hydrogenics President and CEO Pierre Rivard. "Hydrogen fuel cells can solve several problems for the Army, such as reducing their reliance on costly and vulnerable supply lines, and operating cooler, quieter and cleaner than diesel generators, to help avoid detection."
"Hydrogenics' dual module configuration in a transportation application emphasizes the unique modularity and scalability of our HyPM design," continued Rivard. "We are excited to be working with the Army to meet their unique requirements, but we are also excited about the potential for our power module to help reduce idling emissions in logistics transportation, and become a commercial auxiliary power source for the trucking industry and other commercial applications."
SSG also has contracted Southwest Research Institute, a nonprofit applied research and development organization based in San Antonio, Texas to integrate the Hydrogenics fuel cell system into the existing Peterbilt tractor.
Hydrogenics Corp. is a clean power generation company, engaged in the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technology and test stations for fuel cells.
For more information, visit www.hydrogenics.com.