British developer Viritech has introduced a new hydrogen powertrain designed for use in road cars, light commercial vehicles, and off-highway applications. The VPT60N powertrain features a 60 kW fuel cell and drivetrain capable of delivering up to 200 kW of power.
In addition to the fuel cell and drivetrain, the VPT60N includes a 16 kWh battery with battery management system (BMS) and cooling components. Viritech offers the battery and hydrogen storage in both “bespoke form factors” and a standard option to reduce lead times. The powertrain is fully integrated, and the vehicle control unit (VCU) is preconfigured for easy system start-up.
Viritech has designed the powertrain to be ready for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Tier-1 suppliers, and research organizations, enabling the rapid deployment of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The powertrain can be used in non-homologated prototype vehicles, with Viritech’s engineering division providing support for vehicle integration and development, including human-machine interface (HMI) and functional safety case, to achieve a fully homologated end product.
Timothy Lyons, CEO of Viritech, describes the fuel cell drivetrain as “a viable, available, and easily integrated” option. He believes that it will enable manufacturers to accelerate the delivery of FCEVs for both on-road and off-highway applications.
