Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Wisdom Motor is ramping up its commitment to zero-emission mobility by adding four hydrogen-powered vehicles to its existing decarbonized fleet, including vans, trucks, and coaches – all powered by Ballard. The range of fuel cell-led models was showcased at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 in Hannover Germany.
Wisdom’s entire fuel cell vehicle fleet is powered by Ballard's technology, exclusively deploying its leading proton-exchange membrane-driven stack expertise in hydrogen-powered product lines, with modules supplied by the Weichai-Ballard joint venture in China.
Entering into a collaborative development agreement with the manufacturer, Ballard is advancing the integration and optimization of its fuel cell electric powertrain designs and control strategies – in-so-doing accelerating the adoption of commercial fuel cell vehicles in bus, coach and heavy-duty truck segments across global markets.
Fuel cell trucks deliver long range, fast refueling, and excellent low-temperature performance - giving them an edge in energy efficiency when compared to alternatively driven vehicles powered by batteries or diesel.
Remaining at the forefront of this space, Wisdom's HydROgen truck offers hydrogen fuel cell-powered 12-meter rigid truck and EuroCombi versions, providing a range of 370km with a top speed of 105km/h. The rigid truck is powered by a 110kW fuel cell engine incorporating Ballard technology, while the EuroCombi integrates a 200kW module.
Wisdom's 10-meter hydrogen hooklift truck delivers a range of 320km and a top speed of 100km/h - powered by a 110kW hydrogen fuel cell engine that incorporates Ballard's fuel cell stack technology.
The truck's smart hydrogen management system can function as both a hydrogen mover and a mobile hydrogen refueling truck, integrating hydrogen production, storage and usage.
Wisdom's new generation of hydrogen-powered intercity bus combines stylish design with innovative layout concepts - adding zero-emission operation to make the model an ideal solution for urban transit operators.
The 12-meter bus has a range exceeding 600km and capacity for 66 passengers, while a 200kW fuel cell engine integrating Ballard's stack technology powers the bus.
As a complete one-stop solution, Wisdom offers custom-built models to meet the demands of today's urban transport operations - delivering quality, reliability, performance and economy in a pioneering, decarbonized public transit vehicle.
Completing the manufacturer's updated vehicle offering is the C-series coach, which presents four alternatively powered platforms, including diesel, pure electric, hybrid, and hydrogen. The fuel cell derivative is again powered by a 200kW engine with Ballard's stack, delivering a range from 500-600km, and a capacity for 56 passengers.