Towards a standardised fuel cell module
Now that the StasHH project has concluded, we talk with project initiator and developer of the StasHH Standard, Ruud Bouwman (VDL Group, New Technologies). He elaborates on the advantages the standarised fuel cell modules have for the VDL group and for other companies. Ruud Bouwman also shares in what context the modules are being used. Finally, he reflects on the uptake and the way forward in terms of standardisation.
More information about VDL's role in the project:
The VDL Group, with its head office in Eindhoven (The Netherlands), is an international industrial company focused on the development, production and sales of semi-manufactured products, buses & coaches and finished products and the assembly of cars. Since the founding in 1953 this family owned company has grown to include 104 operating companies, spread over 20 countries with more than 17,000 employees. VDL ETS is part of the VDL Group and focuses on research, development and testing of new possibilities, in particular for transport-related activities of VDL companies. The objective is to develop environmentally-friendly and innovative hardware and software solutions in the field of Zero-Emission (ZE-mobility) and intelligent transport for example; battery technology, charging infrastructure, energy storage, fuel-cell applications, automated guided vehicles, guidance and navigation technology.
Main tasks
VDL was leader the activities of WP3, specifically on the standardization of size and interfaces of FCMs.