Plastic Omnium will develop and provide Ford with 700-bar type-IV Hydrogen High Pressure Vessels to equip its demonstrator fleet and generate real-life data for zero-emission trucks in the medium-duty sector by the end of 2023.
The Ford F-550 Super Duty hydrogen fuel cell electric truck prototypes will support several applications, including trucks with auxiliary equipment, such as lift buckets for working on power and telecom lines. These applications are challenging to decarbonize as they require high payload capability and, in some scenarios, nearly 24/7 uptime. A fuel cell vehicle with a 700-bar hydrogen storage system range and fast fill capability is a zero-emission solution that meets the demanding needs of these applications.
Plastic Omnium will manage the development in the U.S. and produce the Hydrogen Vessels in its factory in Adrian, Michigan, on an all-new manufacturing line, taking benefit of Plastic Omnium’s critical manufacturing expertise in fuel systems.
