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RNS - Hexagon Composites develops next generation hydrogen cylinder for Daimler's new Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL

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 Hexagon Composites develops next generation hydrogen cylinder for Daimler's new Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL

# Hexagon Composites develops next generation hydrogen cylinder for Daimler's new Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL

  

  

  

Hexagon Composites' fully owned subsidiary Hexagon Lincoln was selected by  

Daimler AG to supply compressed hydrogen gas (CHG) cylinders for Daimler's next  

generation of fuel cell electric vehicle. The new Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL will  

be presented in 2017. For the innovative vehicle a new generation (Type 4) of  

cylinders was developed.  

  

"These are next generation cylinders for next generation vehicles," says Rick  

Rashilla, Vice President Hydrogen Products. "They are the result of years of  

research, development and testing with Daimler's wholly owned subsidiary  

NuCellSys, a world leader in fuel cell- and hydrogen tank-systems for vehicle  

applications."  

  

"Fuel cell technology is an integral part of our powertrain portfolio. The  

extremely short refueling time is one of the biggest assets of a fuel cell  

vehicle", explains Prof. Dr. Christian Mohrdieck, Director Fuel Cell at Daimler  

AG.  

  

Type 4 cylinders are the best choice for hydrogen applications because of their  

superior performance in extreme pressure, temperature and fatigue situations.  

CHG is stored at 700 bar/10,000 psi, the optimal pressure for hydrogen use. The  

GLC F-CELL range is about 500 km/310 miles (NEDC) and it can be refilled in  

about three minutes - the same time as a conventional combustion vehicle.  

  

Hydrogen products are a complementary facet to Hexagon Composites' commitment to  

the green shift, as CHG emits no greenhouse gases during use. The future of  

FCEVs is significant, and this order makes the Company a lead supplier to the  

market. Given its leading position in the natural gas vehicle (NGV) market,  

FCEVs are a natural expansion for the Company.  

  

  

For more information:  

Rick Rashilla, Vice President Hydrogen Products, Hexagon Lincoln  

Phone:  +1 402 470 4038 | rick.rashilla@hexagonlincoln.com  

  

Solveig D Saether, Communication Manager, Hexagon Composites ASA  

Phone: +47 906 34 977 | solveig.saether@hexagon.no  

  

Hexagon Composites ASA is a publicly listed company with its headquarters in  

Aalesund, Norway. The Group develops and produces composite pressure cylinders  

and systems for storage and transportation of various gases.  

  

Follow us on Twitter: @HexagonASA  

  

  

  

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section  

5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.