On October 9, Weishang Energy and the Brazilian Institute of Technology (IPT) officially announced a strategic cooperation, marking a key breakthrough in the commercialization of Chinese hydrogen energy enterprises in the South American market. This cooperation, leveraging IPT's newly built LabH₂ laboratory, will focus on joint testing and research on the safety, reliability, and commercial feasibility of hydrogen-powered heavy trucks, laying the foundation for the large-scale application of hydrogen fuel cell technology in Brazil's heavy transport sector.
Project Core Indicators:
- Cooperation Framework: Leveraging the newly built LabH₂ laboratory of the Brazilian Institute of Technology (IPT), which is equipped with R&D facilities covering the entire hydrogen energy industry chain, including two hydrogen refueling stations at 70 MPa and 35 MPa, providing comprehensive testing conditions for the cooperation.
- Technical Vehicle: The hydrogen-powered heavy truck, equipped with the core power system provided by Weishang Energy, has been showcased as a demonstration vehicle and received high praise during an on-site visit by Felicio Ramuth, Deputy Governor of São Paulo State.
Technology Integration and Highlights: The core highlight of this cooperation lies inthe deep integration of hydrogen energy technology advantages between China and Brazil. Weishang Energy, with its leading technology in hydrogen fuel cell systems, complements IPT's strong research capabilities in energy, materials, and other fields. Through the advanced facilities of the LabH₂ laboratory, the two parties will conduct targeted testing and validation of hydrogen-powered heavy trucks based on local climate conditions and transport needs in Brazil, providing data support for product localization and significantly enhancing the feasibility of commercialization.
