QUANTUM OEM - Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Integration

HEV Integration

Quantum has several plug-in and hybrid electric vehicle integration projects that utilize the company's core competency in control software and hydrid technology development. Some specific examples are:

CERV/Aggressor

Ford F-150 PHEV

Ford Escape PHEV 

Hydrogen Integration

Quantum's experience with the design, development, testing, and deployment of hydrogen internal combustion engine (HICE) includes conversions of Toyota Prius models to operate on hydrogen. The 2002 model hydrogen Prius was featured at the Michelin Bibendum in Sonoma, CA in September 2003; and The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Hydrogen Prius demonstration fleet consisted of 30 vehicles deployed in Southern California. All system integration, component fabrication, assembly, and system calibration activities were performed in-house at Quantum's Advanced Vehicle Concept Center in Lake Forest, CA. As a result of the successful SCAQMD program, Quantum's Hydrogen Prius has achieved broad acceptance across the United States and Europe by various hydrogen fleet programs. To date, Quantum has performed over 70 Prius hydrogen conversions.

Quantum has designed and produced a Hydrogen Ford Escape Hybrid concept vehicle under contract to U.S. Army's National Automotive Center (NAC). A mock-up of this concept vehicle was built and showcased at the 2006 SAE World Congress as a potential administrative vehicle platform. Key elements of this project included review and analysis of underbody packaging for on-board hydrogen storage, engine modifications to enable operation on hydrogen fuel, including the addition of a turbocharger, intercooler, hydrogen fuel injection system, and additional software calibration of the electronic control system to manage the hydrogen combustion engine. Quantum was able to secure Ford Motor Company's cooperation and technical support to facilitate the optimization of the system. The optimized system has been implemented in a fleet of 11 Hydrogen Escape Hybrids delivered to the U.S. Army TARDEC in late 2008.

GM Equinox: A fleet of over 100 Equinox vehicles have been demonstrated worldwide as part of GM's Project Driveway. Quantum designed and delivered complete 70 MPa (10,000 psi) hydrogen fuel storage systems and Hydrogen Fuel metering system for Fuel Cell Anode side. First production released (PPAP approved) Hydrogen systems worldwide. Systems installed into vehicle at GM's OEM assembly facility, with a 5 year service life in public domain.

GM Sequel: "Drive-By-Wire" hydrogen fuel cell powered concept vehicle: Development and supply of complete high capacity 70 MPa (10,000 psi) hydrogen fuel system for 3 road tested vehicles. Quantum's longitudinal mounted 3-tank storage system enabled the Sequel to achieve a real-world driving range of 300 miles, becoming the world's first fuel cell vehicle to achieve that milestone. 2nd generation In-Tank-Regulator technology and fuel metering components implemented.

GM Hy-Wire: Revolutionary "Drive-By-Wire" hydrogen fuel cell powered concept vehicle: Development of 35 MPa (5,000 psi) hydrogen fuel storage modules for installation into the new GM "skateboard chassis", allowing for simple body swaps from car, to truck, to SUV. Also developed 2nd generation 70 MPa In-Tank-Regulator with longitudinal 3 tank H2 storage system, and achieved first EIHP certification.

GM-Opel Zafira: Hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle. Worldwide 1st 70 MPa In-Tank-Regulator High pressure regulation components with 2-Tank Storage system and EIHP certification. Consecutive generations delivered for on development and demonstration fleet use. 21 vehicles operated from 2001 to 2008 as introduction of hydrogen technology around the world.

Hyundai Santa Fe: Hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle, development of 35 MPa (5,000psi) High capacity hydrogen fuel storage modules integration complete with pressure regulation assemblies for initial development and demonstration vehicles.

ISE Corp. (Thunder Power/UTC) fuel cell bus: Development of 35 MPa (5,000psi) hydrogen fuel storage modules complete with pressure regulation assemblies for fuel cell bus demonstration.

SunLine Transit: Development of 35 MPa (5,000 psi) hydrogen-compatible fuel storage modules, complete with pressure regulation assemblies, for Hydrogen-CNG gas mix demonstration in internal combustion engine transit bus application.

Suzuki hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles: Development of 35 MPa (5,000 psi) and 70 MPa (10,000 psi) hydrogen fuel storage modules complete with pressure regulation assemblies to JARI specification for KHK certification. Initial development and demonstration vehicles in Japanese market.