Daimler subsidiary NuCellSys becomes Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH
02 January 2019
As of January 2019, fully owned Daimler subsidiary NuCellSys GmbH will operate under the name of Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH.
Fuel cell technology is an integral part of our drive system strategy. Zero local CO2 emissions, long ranges and short refuelling times, plus a wide range of applications from cars to buses, other large commercial vehicles and not least also for stationary applications make the technology a future-proof alternative. By changing the company name we are sending a clear signal and emphasizing the future relevance of fuel cell technology. We are also dovetailing more closely with Daimler AG.
—Professor Christian Mohrdieck, Head of Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH
Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH is founded on deep and long-standing know-how in fuel cell technology. All activities concerned with developing fuel cell systems have been focused at the Nabern site near Kirchheim-Teck since 1997. Since 2009 the company has been a fully owned subsidiary of Daimler AG and a leader in the development of fuel cell and hydrogen systems for vehicle applications.
Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH is responsible for system concepts and development, component and software development as well as testing and validation. Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH also develops all components for 700-bar hydrogen storage.
The overall drivetrain and the hydrogen storage system of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL, which celebrated its market launch just at the end of October (earlier post), also comes from the fuel cell development center in Nabern. The components and drive unit were subjected to stringent individual and endurance testing on a variety of test benches. The first prototypes were also built there.
In the coming years fuel cell technology is also set to electrify the Mercedes-Benz Citaro city bus. In the past, several dozen Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid city buses have already demonstrated their strengths in public service. In order to use the technology in other automotive segments and large volumes in future, Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH is already in the midst of the task of further developing the fuel cell system to ensure that it can be flexibly incorporated into the Group-wide electric modular system.
Will this be enough for Mercedes (VW and other EU/USA/China manufacturers) to catch up with Toyota, Honda and Hyundai ?
Posted by: HarveyD | 02 January 2019 at 10:47 AM
On H2:
https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/02/the-hydrogen-fuel-cell-scam-from-george-w-bush-the-big-3-to-toyota-honda-japan/
Posted by: Lad | 02 January 2019 at 12:04 PM
MB goes back to the NECAR program of the 90s when they ran on reformed methanol.
Posted by: SJC | 02 January 2019 at 01:54 PM
The comments on cleantechnica article are clever.
This is what we get when psychopaths take charge. I expect things will get 'worse' no 'better' in sight.
"No local CO2 emissions " : No need to read further
Post truth resignation syndrome kicks in.
A heads up to savvy well heeled investors - five bedroom apartments( if you include the cupboard s under the sinks the stairs & the wardrobe in Trump towers are a good investment.
Posted by: Arnold | 02 January 2019 at 02:14 PM
The Cleantechnica author didn't say anything that I haven't been saying for years. Good on him for calling out Bush's "Freedom Car" as a boondoggle to kill the almost-ready-for-market PNGV. It's almost like he reads The Ergosphere and my Typepad comment stream. The only thing he didn't do is call it "hypedrogen".
Posted by: Engineer-Poet | 03 January 2019 at 05:48 AM