Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Irvine, CA), a manufacturer of packaged fuel systems for hydrogen fuel cell and alternative fuel applications, announced that it received a contract from the US Army's National Automotive Center (NAC) for an additional HyHauler Plus™ transportable hydrogen refueling station. The contract represents an expansion of Quantum's Mobile Hydrogen Infrastructure program with the US Army that will demonstrate "in-time" solutions to meet emerging hydrogen fuel demand as fuel cell technologies are deployed throughout the military as part of the 21st Century Base initiative.
The Quantum-manufactured HyHauler Plus is a large trailer-mounted hydrogen fuel-dispensing system, specifically designed to provide fast fills in less than three minutes. The HyHauler Plus utilizes an on-board electrolyzer to generate hydrogen from water and electricity. The complete refueling system includes the electrolyzer, a high-pressure hydrogen compressor, high-pressure hydrogen storage cascade, dispensing system, and integrated balance-of-plant. The dispensing system interfaces with the vehicle utilizing an on-board touch screen control system. The Quantum-Tecstar developed hydrogen refueler can be towed by a full-size pickup truck.
"We designed the HyHauler Plus as a 'just-in-time' solution for the Army to provide rapid refueling as hydrogen-powered vehicles begin to emerge," said Quantum President and CEO Alan Niedzwiecki. "This is an example of the US Army's leadership as an early adopter of advanced technologies, which we believe could ultimately accelerate the commercialization of fuel cells."
