Intelligent Energy, PSA Peugeot Citroлn join hands to tackle emission issues

Intelligent Energy and PSA Peugeot Citroлn has presented the results of their H2Origin collaborative research project.
It indicates that the venture has successfully integrated fuel cell technology into a zero emissions urban delivery vehicle with an electric powertrain.
The three year partnership between the two companies has culminated in the delivery of a demonstrator vehicle powered by an electric battery with a highly successful hydrogen fuel cell range extender.
The demonstrator is based on one of PSA Peugeot Citroлn’s van range, the Peugeot Partner Origin.
The Intelligent Energy 10kWe fuel cell system was specifically designed for the vehicle.
PSA Peugeot Citroлn’s novel hydrogen storage system provides a practical alternative to refuelling at a traditional fuel station, thus overcoming a major hurdle.
Henri Winand, CEO of Intelligent Energy, said: “Our fuel cell expertise and systems integration capabilities have been proven yet again in developing the power system and incorporating it into this vehicle.
“We have made the fuel cell system robust and compact enough for real-world clean motoring applications, and have gained invaluable experience through the collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroлn.”
Jean Pierre Goedgebuer, Scientific Director of PSA Peugeot Citroлn, said: “As a leader in low carbon vehicles, we have already demonstrated several zero emissions vehicles.
“The Intelligent Energy fuel cell in the H2Origin extends its range from approximately 100km to three times that distance.
“This sort of range increases the attractiveness of electric vehicles for urban delivery, which is one of the most promising future markets for electric vehicles.”
The project was part funded by the Technology Strategy Board. Ј1.7 million was allocated to Intelligent Energy and its UK partners for the design of the fuel cell system.