High-Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (HT-PEM) Fuel Cell Technology Development

Fuel cell development

Education and Research

Scientific research and development

HT-PEM fuel cells are being developed for automotive applications, particularly for long-haul trucks. The technology aims to achieve 70 percent efficiency (up from current 60 percent) and enable direct reformation of various fuels to low-grade hydrogen within the vehicle.

A process that converts various fuel types directly into low-grade hydrogen within the vehicle, eliminating the need for external hydrogen infrastructure.

The core component of a fuel cell where electrochemical reactions occur, containing catalysts like platinum.

United States

A collaborative research and development program to advance high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell technology for automotive applications, with specific focus on long-haul trucks. The program aims to improve efficiency, enable direct fuel reformation, and reduce hydrogen infrastructure requirements.

A high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system designed for automotive applications, particularly long-haul trucks. The system aims to achieve 70 percent efficiency and enable direct reformation of various fuels to low-grade hydrogen within the vehicle.

Critical components of fuel cells that facilitate electrochemical reactions. The Rockwall facility will produce 8 million MEAs annually in Phase 1.