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Member of German Parliament Renata Alt and member of State Parliament of Baden-Wuerttemberg Dennis Birnstock on summer tour at #cellcentric. Renata Alt met with Nicholas Loughlan, Chief Technology Officer of cellcentric, to exchange experiences at the cellcentric headquarters in Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern. The focus was on the core principles of our development work and industrial pilot production, which more than 560 highly qualified employees in Kirchheim, Esslingen, Stuttgart and Burnaby (Canada) drive forward on a daily basis. The role of cellcentric as a key driver in the decarbonization of global heavy-duty long-haul transportation by truck and the strong roots of cellcentric and its employees in the region were also discussed. Central challenges were also on the list of topics - the shortage of skilled workers, high labor costs and massive energy costs in Germany. The latter have a direct impact on the production of hydrogen. Nicholas Loughlan therefore called for clear and reliable framework conditions and openness to technology from politicians. Renata Alt was particularly interested in the development of fuel cell production. "In view of the changed international geopolitical situation, it is extremely important to strengthen Germany as a business location," emphasized the MP. "For us as FDP parliamentary group in the German Parliament, it is important to drive forward the further reduction of bureaucracy and create framework conditions for the preservation of jobs and investment." Dennis Birnstock visited our state-of-the-art, industrialized fuel cell pilot production in Esslingen-Pliensauvorstadt. In conversation with Andrea Engelen, Global Head of External Affairs & Government Relations at cellcentric, he was interested in the key fuel cell technology in the context of decarbonization, current challenges in the production and transport of green hydrogen and the status of the scaling of fuel cells and associated truck fleets. During a tour of the production facility, he also examined details of fuel cell components and industrialized production. "It was impressive to see how a key mobility technology is being anchored here in the Esslingen district with passion and expertise and how production capacities are being built up. A visit to a company like cellcentric, whose activities symbolize a kind of awakening and which is an important player in the district - and worldwide - was a must on my summer tour. My expectations were far exceeded. I would like to thank Ms. Engelen and her colleagues for the enriching exchange and for allowing me to gain an insight into production, systems and processes at such an early stage," Dennis Birnstock sums up. "It goes without saying that I will incorporate the political demands into my political work. What I have learned encourages me to continue to fight for relief and less bureaucracy so that new barriers and mountains of paper are not constantly placed in the way of such progress projects."

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We are very happy to announce that Daimler Truck AG Truck starts initial customer trials with five Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks equipped with our fuel cell systems, today in Wuerth.   At the Daimler Truck Test and Development Center in Woerth am Rhein, Martin Daum, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck, celebrated the start of the initial customer trials of five Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck fuel cell prototype trucks in the presence of Hildegard Müller, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), with Amazon, Air Products, Holcim, INEOS and Wiedmann & Winz GmbH. These customers have the opportunity to gain practical experience in long-distance transport with fuel cell trucks at an early stage, during a trial phase of around one year.   On the other hand, the Daimler Truck development team acquires valuable insights into the real-life operations of trucks powered by liquid hydrogen, learns about specific customer requirements and can take them into account for series development.   The five GenH2 Trucks will be deployed in different long-haul applications on specific routes in Germany, such as the transport of building materials, sea containers or cylinder gases. During these first customer trials the vehicles will remain under the direct supervision and responsibility of the manufacturer.   A great milestone for all of us. A big thank you to both the #cellcentric & Daimler Truck teams for their inspiring commitment!   #fuelcells #sustainability #hydrogen #wepowersustainablelife

Our pilot production facility for fuel cell systems in Esslingen (Germany), which was inaugurated on June 20 with a high-profile event, is attracting a great deal of interest. This week, we welcomed the members of the German Parliament, Dr. Sandra Detzer and Matthias Gastel, and their teams to cellcentric. They learned about the importance of fuel cell technology and the associated use of hydrogen, including hydrogen infrastructure, with the aim of CO2-neutral long-distance heavy-duty transportation as well as further mobile and stationary applications of fuel cells.   During the pilot production facility tour, cellcentric's Peter Fagerman (Head of European Production), Andrea Engelen (Global Head of External Affairs & Government Relations) and Dr. Florian Henkel (Lead External Affairs & Government Relations) illustrated the automated fuel cell production with all process steps under one roof at cellcentric's Esslingen site.   The members of the German parliament were impressed by our consistent path towards the industrialization of fuel cell production according to automotive standards. "As economic policy spokesperson, I am delighted to experience the transformation of the economy in Baden-Württemberg. It is fascinating to see how innovative companies like #cellcentric are making a significant contribution to shaping our economic future." said Dr. Sandra Detzer. " I expected to gain an insight to understand where cellcentric currently stands and what challenges need to be overcome. It is important for me to see how companies are succeeding in changing the technological and economic landscape in our region. I was particularly impressed to see how a new technology is being brought to series maturity. The level of innovation and commitment at work here is truly remarkable. It is inspiring to see how cellcentric is making an important contribution to the sustainable transformation of our economy.”   cellcentric was pleased about your visit! 🤝   Explanation of the cellcentric fuel cell system (from left): Dr. Florian Henkel, Dr. Sandra Detzer (MdB), Matthias Gastel (MdB), Andrea Engelen   #fuelcells #sustainability #hydrogen #wepowersustainablelife

Greetings from Woerth am Rhein! Today we have the opportunity to present and explain our #cellcentric fuel cell technology, including the cellcentric unit installed in the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 trucks, to the approximately 200 most important international suppliers of Daimler Truck AG at the Daimler Truck Supplier Summit 2024. In addition, we answer many questions about our milestones of the past years as well as future plans regarding industrialized large-scale fuel cell production to actively support CO2-neutral long-haul heavy-duty transport.   We enjoy great conversations in an inspiring atmosphere – international, open minded, interested and positive, learning by asking questions and engaged actively with other suppliers in dialogues.   We are proud to present cellcentric at the Daimler Truck Supplier Summit 2024!   #fuelcells #sustainability #hydrogen #wepowersustainablelife

After our big milestone with the inauguration of the pilot production for fuel cells at our new site in Esslingen (Germany) at the end of the first halftime 2024, in the second half of the year we are looking forward to our participation in important market leading trade fairs: 🤝 IAA TRANSPORTATION, September 16-22, Hanover/Germany, hall 24, booth C11 🤝 hy-fcell – International Expo and Conference, October 8-9, Stuttgart/Germany, booth 4G19 🤝 Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe, October 23-24, Hamburg/Germany, booth 3B20   Find out more about #cellcentric in general as well as insights and knowledge about hydrogen fuel cells. And, last but not least, about our NextGen - the powerful, compact and low-weight fuel cell tailored for long-haul trucks in Europe as well as in North America. Mark your calendar. We look forward to your visit! #fuelcells #sustainability #hydrogen #wepowersustainablelife

Last week was a big milestone for cellcentric and the region with the inauguration of the pilot production for fuel cells at our new site in Esslingen. Our management team around Lars Johansson welcomed special guests from politics, industry, science and research to this exclusive opening event. It included a guided tour of the entire process chain and its production steps. The first stop was the ink mixing and coating area, where our employees explained how the dispersion for the subsequent roller coating is produced. One of the highlights and unique machines is the Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA), where the components of the individual cells are assembled in a highly automated roll-to-piece process. This is followed by the fully automated sealing process, where the seals are applied by injection molding. From here it goes directly to stacking – or ”sandwich making” as we like to call it – where the individual cells are combined to form the core of every fuel cell: the fuel cell stack. Afterwards stacks are assembled with many other important parts in an assembly line station-by-station according to automotive mass-production standards. Our goal is to gain as much knowledge and experience as possible as we continue to ramp up our production. The final step in our production process is inline quality testing, where our products are tested to ensure the highest quality. This unique production facility will include every step of production in one location – from ink to a final fuel cell system for our customers! With more than 10,300 square meters of production, logistics and office/administrative space, over 100 employees are strongly contributing to the way for large-scale production by the end of this decade. #cellcentric #fuelcell #hydrogen #carbonneutral

After the successful inauguration of the cellcentric pilot production for fuel cell systems in Esslingen (Germany) - good luck at the Hydrogen Technology Expo North America.

We are excited to announce the opening of our pilot production facility for fuel cell systems in Esslingen near Stuttgart. Today Lars Johansson and the cellcentric management team welcomed various guests from politics, business, associations, and science and research to our opening ceremony, including Baden-Württemberg state ministers Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut (Economics, Labor and Housing) and Thekla Walker (Environment, Climate and Energy) as well as Heinz Eininger, the district administrator of Esslingen, and the mayors of Esslingen, Matthias Klopfer, and Weilheim, Johannes Zuefle. This new pilot production marks an important milestone on the path to CO₂-neutral mobility in heavy-duty transport and strengthens our position as a pioneer in Europe and is the first significant step towards industrial production of fuel cell systems. Our production processes encompass all crucial steps on one site. The new production facility enables highly efficient industrial-grade production with a high degree of vertical integration and automation ensuring complete value creation from a single source. Our goal is to be able to deliver fuel cells on a large scale by the end of the decade, establishing sustainable technology for long-haul heavy-duty trucks. What does this all encompass and how do the steps of our pilot production work? After today's event we will be able to give you more insights and showcase further details, so stay tuned! #cellcentric #fuelcell #hydrogen #carbonneutral

To coincide with today's opening of our new pilot production line, we have also reached the 10,000 follower mark. In addition to the major milestone of our new production site, we are also delighted about this small milestone. For us, this means that interest in fuel cells and CO₂-neutral mobility remains high! The time has never been better to follow us. We have a lot planned and a lot to tell. So welcome on our journey! #thankyou #cellcentric # #fuelcell #hydrogen #carbonneutral