BRUSA HyPower AG has been selected to develop a key power management component for fuel cell systems produced by cellcentric, the hydrogen technology joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group.
The agreement will see BRUSA HyPower design and supply a fuel cell interface (FCI) for cellcentric’s next-generation fuel cell platform, which is scheduled to enter series production across multiple applications towards the end of the decade.
The FCI plays a central role within fuel cell systems, converting voltage from the fuel cell stack into a form suitable for high-voltage vehicle networks. It also monitors system performance, manages safe disconnection in fault conditions and supplies power to high-voltage components within the fuel cell unit.
BRUSA HyPower, part of the wider BRUSA Group alongside BRUSA Elektronik and BRUSA Technology, specialises in power electronics for electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, including DC/DC converters for fuel cell applications. The company said the project would build on decades of experience in high-performance energy conversion systems.
Holger Fink, chief executive of BRUSA HyPower, said the partnership would accelerate the development of hydrogen mobility. “With our new generation of high-performance DC/DC converters, we are contributing our expertise in power electronics to advance cellcentric’s fuel cell technology,” he said. “Together, we are shaping the future of climate-neutral mobility.”
Cellcentric was established as a 50:50 joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group to consolidate their fuel cell activities and develop scalable systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The company aims to become a leading global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell platforms for trucks and other high-load transport applications.
By partnering with BRUSA HyPower, cellcentric is also seeking to strengthen its international supply chain, particularly in Asia, which it views as a key growth and innovation market. BRUSA operates manufacturing and development sites in Europe, the US and Asia, giving it a global footprint aligned with cellcentric’s ambitions.
Markus Siegel, global head of procurement and aftersales at cellcentric, said the company had secured a partner with strong technical capabilities and international reach. He described BRUSA HyPower’s combination of experience and innovation as critical to supporting the next phase of fuel cell commercialisation.
