Schaeffler develops metallic bipolar plates for fuel cells

The irregular availability of renewable energies requires new energy carriers and electricity storage technologies. This is the only way to ensure sustainable mobility for tomorrow. Alternatives such as hydrogen, which is available in almost unlimited quantities on the earth, are becoming increasingly important here. Schaeffler has recognised the enormous potential of hydrogen technology as an energy carrier of the future and has developed key components for fuel cells and fuel cell stacks, so-called metallic bipolar plates. “We want to shape CO2-neutral, sustainable and individual mobility with regard to the entire energy chain. The problem of global CO2 emissions cannot be solved with purely battery-driven vehicles alone. Heavy goods vehicles, in particular, will require alternative energy storage systems and hydrogen in combination with the fuel cell offers outstanding opportunities here. Hybrid storage systems, i.e. the combination of a battery and hydrogen, are also an attractive solution for achieving a longer range in passenger cars,” said Uwe Wagner, CTO at Schaeffler.