Hopium reaches a major milestone in the development of its hydrogen fuel cell – finalisation of the design of the commercial versions of the cell and launch of prototype production.
HOPIUM (FR0014000U63 – ALHPI), the cleantech company specializing in the development of hydrogen fuel cell electric motor solutions, announces a major milestone: the launch of the manufacturing of prototypes of commercial versions of its hydrogen fuel cell. Indeed, after having validated the reliability of the digital twin across all characteristics, Hopium was able to finalize the optimization of the 100 kW and 200 kW commercial versions of its hydrogen fuel cell and is launching the manufacture of physical prototypes of these versions. commercial.
A decisive step towards commercialization
This milestone marks a turning point in Hopium’s hydrogen fuel cell solutions development project, proving not only the relevance of the design approach used, based on a complete digital twin, but also the precision and the effectiveness of the tools used, as well as their ability to simulate specific customer needs and offer reliable tailor-made solutions. Thanks to this digital twin, validated by tests on several 15 kW power prototypes, Hopium was able to finalize the design of its commercial range of hydrogen fuel cells (100 kW and 200 kW), thus optimizing its performance and durability before even the manufacturing of physical prototypes.
The quality and expertise of the R&D teams highlighted
This major advance is the result of the commitment and expertise of Hopium’s Research and Development teams, from the worlds of aeronautics and automotive industry, who have been able to combine their engineering know-how with cutting-edge digital tools. It is thanks to their mastery of the most advanced technologies, such as the digital twin, 3D simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing of electronics and software developed internally, that Hopium is today reaching a milestone. a decisive step towards realizing its ambition to play a major role in the decarbonization of heavy mobility.
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Towards the production of hydrogen fuel cell prototypes
With this validation, Hopium is now ready for the next phase of its project: the production of functional prototypes of the commercial versions of the fuel cell, with a power of 100 kW and 200 kW. To do this, Hopium has just placed an order with its historical suppliers and partners. The first tests of a complete commercial system on the bench are planned for mid-2024 and road tests in the second half of 2024, paving the way for commercialization at the beginning of 2025.
Search for new financing/financial partners
Hopium is now ready to deploy its roadmap until the commercialization of its hydrogen fuel cell. To do this, the company benefits from the support of the company Atlas Special Opportunities, as part of the bond loan concluded on September 20, 2022 and amended in July 2023, and is also studying new financing in order to strengthen its cash flow and accelerate its development. .
A commitment to a sustainable future
Through its Research and Development, Hopium reaffirms its commitment to actively contributing to the energy transition. The company is strongly committed to a more environmentally friendly world, with the conviction that hydrogen fuel cell technology is the key to the decarbonization of the heavy transport sector.
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Hopium reaches a major milestone in the development of its hydrogen fuel cell – finalisation of the design of the commercial versions of the cell and launch of prototype production. source
