Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)
Fuel cell-powered engines, alongside hybrids, batteries and alternative fuels, are among the possible solutions for alternative propulsion. According to several studies, fuel cell will find most benefit when installed in buses, trucks, vans and passenger cars. Some off-road applications, like marine and stationary equipment, consider the use of fuel cells as well and even aircraft propulsion is being developed based on this powertrain approach.
Low maintenance intervals are critical for fuel cell applications. These are affected by the coolant life time, which is, in turn dependant on the increase in electrical conductivity over time. One of the key components of the thermal system, the ion exchanger, serves to remove the corrosion and foreign ions that might be released during operation. Having a coolant which protects against corrosion, will enhance the life time of the ion exchanger, and will decrease maintenance frequency significantly.
FREECOR® EV Micro 10 is specifically developed for Fuel cell electrical vehicles. This ready-to-use fluid features low electrical conductivity and maintains stable, low current levels when exposed to voltage. The result is minimal fluid decomposition and hydrogen generation, making it a safety-optimized solution that also delivers outstanding corrosion protection.
FREECOR® EV Micro 10 has a 4-fold action:
High heat transfer protects for overheating
Frost and boiling protection
Low and stable electrical conductivity over time
Corrosion protection
Because conductivity is extremely low, below 5µS/cm (vs >2500µS/cm for a typical MEG based coolant),
the coolant is available as a ready mix only.
The multiple protection makes FREECOR® EV Micro 10 unique in the market. It’s the state of the art.