Spark EV Technology and AVL partner to develop FCEV optimisation tech
AVL and Spark will develop a unique FCEV energy management system. The new system will alleviate range anxiety by predicting the capability of the vehicle to undertake a journey.
Cambridge, United Kingdom - Spark EV Technology Limited., a supplir of range prediction and energy optimisation software for electric vehicles, paired with AVL GmBH., mobility technology companies for development, simulation, and testing in the automotive industry patented FCEV control algorithms to create the launch of a new product targeted initially at the commercial vehicle OEM market.
The hydrogen fuel market is expected to grow rapidly, reaching 10-15 million vehicles by 2030, including 500,000 trucks (Hydrogen Council). Tackling some of the key concerns around FCEVs, such as onboard energy storage, infrastructure, and cost, AVL and Spark will develop a unique FCEV energy management system. The new system will alleviate range anxiety by predicting the capability of the vehicle to undertake a journey.
The technology also seeks to optimize fuel cell performance, lower the cost of ownership overall, and offer a way to minimize battery size and hydrogen fuel usage. Together, these allay fleet operators' worries over the feasibility of incorporating an FCEV into their fleets.
The new partnership will combine the specialized development of entire powertrains (including internal combustion engines, transmissions, batteries, and e-drives) from AVL with the energy and range prediction technologies expertise of Spark EV Technology.
Mr. Justin Ott, CEO at Spark EV Technology, said that., hopes that the partnership would allay worries within the sector.Commercial Vehicles' energy mix will need to include hydrogen, but there isn't yet a sufficient infrastructure for refueling them or knowledge on whether a fleet's usual duty cycles can be met by a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). In order to help more fleets transition more quickly and provide manufacturers with a viable FCEV option, our plan is to offer a solution that can maximize the capabilities of FCEVs and eliminate range and refueling anxieties by fostering trust in highly accurate, live range availability and the optimization of hydrogen fuel consumption.
This is a significant turning point for FCEVs going forward. and we are delighted to be partnering with AVL to tackle these concerns. We look forward to developing and delivering options.
Mr. Dominik Brunner, Lead Engineer at AVL, said that, We are pleased to present a cutting-edge strategy that maximizes fuel cell performance on designated routes. Our technology lowers energy consumption and emissions by choosing the appropriate power source at the appropriate point in the trip, which is a big step toward more economical and environmentally friendly transportation. We are eager to see what the collaboration with Spark EV Technology yields and to investigate how we might assist more manufacturers in making the switch to zero emission.
