Plug Power announced on September 12 that it will begin producing Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA), which will be a key component of its new ProGen sheet metal stack.
By acquiring American Fuel Cell Corporation (AFC), Plug Power gained expertise in making membrane electrodes, which enabled it to produce more competitive stacks, doubling the power density of its graphite plate stacks, and extending the road Application vehicle life cycle.
Pragg acquires AFC
With the new fuel cell stack, Prager will continue to focus on fuel cell innovation and accelerate the application of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with powerful technology.
The U.S. company is launching a powerful alternative energy solution with its latest ProGen sheet metal stack that lasts longer, more than twice as long as a pure electric vehicle (BEV), and can efficiently drive vehicles for longer distances on the road .
Key components of Prager's own metal stack membrane electrode
Prag CEO Andy Marsh said, "Fuel cell vehicles are gaining popularity, and it is vital to meet the growing needs of existing and upcoming customers. Because of our recent presence in Rochester, NY and Clifton Park, With the expansion of its ground infrastructure, Pragg already has the production infrastructure needed for the new demand for ProGen sheet metal stacks, thereby ensuring that we can meet this rapidly expanding market demand. "
As the core component of the ProGen sheet metal stack, Prager has developed inks, catalysts and material formulations for its membrane electrode technology, thereby improving battery efficiency and durability. In the third quarter of 2018, Prager will begin manufacturing membrane electrodes in Rochester, New York, using existing fuel cell technology and facilities, as well as thin-film coating and roll-to-roll manufacturing technologies.
"By quickly integrating the AFC team, we were able to combine their expertise in membrane electrodes and online applications with Plug Power's experience in hydrogen fuel cell system design. This collaborative design effort has enabled our ProGen technology to be more effective To operate at the same time, while reducing operating costs and meeting sustainability goals, "said Prager COO Keith Schmid.
The ProGen sheet metal stack will be integrated into Pragel's ProGen hydrogen engine and will be used in areas such as transport vehicles, buses and trucks. Newly designed membrane electrodes and metal stacks will increase product performance, cost and quality.