cellcentric Launches BZA375 Fuel Cell System for Heavy-Duty Applications

cellcentric, a Tier 1 supplier of heavy-duty fuel cell systems, has officially launched the BZA375, previously known as "NextGen," unveiled at Hannover Messe in April 2026. The fuel cell system is now available for testing, validation, and industrial scale-up across heavy-duty applications.

The BZA375 delivers up to 375 kW continuous net power (exceeding 500 horsepower) in a single-system package. Key performance metrics include 20% less fuel consumption than the previous BZA150 model, enabling fully loaded 40-ton trucks to operate on less than 6 kg of hydrogen per 100 kilometers. The system features 40% higher power density, 40% reduced waste heat at 300 kW net power, and 40% lower component complexity compared to its predecessor.

Weighing less than 500 kg, the BZA375 maintains payload expectations of diesel-powered vehicles while offering a 25,000-hour service life—equivalent to 10 years in heavy-duty truck applications. The single-system design replaces the previous twin-system approach, enabling simpler integration into existing vehicle platforms originally developed for conventional diesel engines.

Prototype production has already begun, with initial prototypes undergoing performance and durability testing. Larger volumes of mature prototypes will be available to customers for testing and initial fleet applications before series production begins at decade's end.

Beyond long-haul trucks, the BZA375 is suited for coaches, stationary power generation, rail, and mining applications, supporting a one-product strategy across multiple heavy-duty use cases.

Originally reported by Hydrogen Central. Read the full article →