Hydrogen powertrain solutions provider Viritech has launched its 60KW VPT60N Ready to Run Vehicle Powertrain.
The powertrain package comprises a 60kW fuel cell with balance of plant and boost DC-DC power converter and a 16kWh 400V battery energy store equipped with a battery management system (BMS) and cooling components.
The VPT60N also features a combined e-machine, inverter and final drive unit capable of delivering up to 200KkW peak power and 4,100Nm axle torque. It has a 6kg 350 bar hydrogen storage system complete with pressure regulation and SAE-compliant fill system.
A full-function vehicle control unit oversees all aspects of the powertrain, including HVIL and related safety systems, and also features Tri-Volt energy management.
The battery energy store and hydrogen storage are available in bespoke form factors to aid packaging on-vehicle, with a standardized option for both also available. The powertrain is delivered with all systems integration between powertrain components completed and the VCU preconfigured for system startup within the vehicle.
The VPT60N is also offered in a non-homologated form for prototype and development vehicle use, with Viritech’s engineering division able to support vehicle integration and development (including HMI and functional safety case) to achieve a fully homologated end vehicle.
Timothy Lyons, CEO of Viritech, said, “The launch of the first powertrain in our vehicle powertrain family realizes years of hard work at Viritech. We are excited to make available to OEMs and Tier 1s a viable, available and easily integrated fuel cell powertrain that enables vehicle manufacturers to accelerate the delivery of fuel cell vehicles on and off highway.”
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