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Leading fuel cell power systems company
Intelligent Energy has strengthened its relationship with the Suzuki
Motor Corporation having executed a further development agreement which
envisages the progression to commercially viable fuel cell motorcycles.
Through this substantial investment in Intelligent Energy’s fuel cell
technology, Suzuki has demonstrated its commitment to clean transport
innovation and solutions. The collaboration has already resulted in the
Suzuki Crosscage, a hydrogen fuelled concept motorcycle unveiled at the
2007 Tokyo Motor show.
Intelligent Energy’s high performance fuel cell power systems coupled
with Suzuki’s commitment to low-emissions transport mean the reality of
hydrogen powered motorcycles is closer than ever.
“This is an important next step for our collaboration with Suzuki as we
move from a very successful concept toward a range of commercially
viable fuel cell motorcycles” commented Phil Caldwell, director of
business development at Intelligent Energy. “We have developed an
excellent relationship with Suzuki over the past two years and this
agreement further strengthens our partnership.”
“Our fuel cells are efficient, robust, and emit zero carbon at the
tailpipe”, added Henri Winand, chief executive of Intelligent Energy.
“Both Intelligent Energy and Suzuki are committed to the development of
cleaner and more responsible vehicles for the consumer. The Crosscage is
an example of what can be achieved when invention meets ambition, and
we’re looking forward to the next phase in the relationship.”
Intelligent Energy’s proprietary Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel
cell designs are based on the use of thin metallic plates, which make
the fuel cell stack compact and amenable to mass manufacture. Fuel cells
generate power from hydrogen, producing water as the only by-product. In
addition to its range of fuel cells, Intelligent Energy is actively
engaged in developing hydrogen generation technology. As the automotive
sector increasingly turns to alternative fuels, Suzuki and Intelligent
Energy are at the forefront of making hydrogen a major player in the
future of clean motorcycle transport.
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