Zero Emissions Range Extended Powertain for Electric Vehicle

Hydrogen fuel cells will soon power a fleet of Suzuki Burgman scooters on London streets, generating real-world data on performance and refuelling. This project refines Intelligent Energy’s existing PEM fuel cell technology to improve efficiency, power output, and manufacturability, then tests it in a working urban environment. The problem is straightforward: battery-electric vehicles struggle with range and long refuelling times, especially for two-wheelers used in delivery or commuting. Hydrogen fuel cells offer a faster refuel and longer range, but the technology needs to prove itself outside the lab. This trial provides the missing link between laboratory prototypes and everyday use. If successful, the project could accelerate the shift to zero-emission scooters in congested cities, cutting local air pollution without sacrificing convenience. The data on hydrogen refuelling behaviour and scooter performance will also guide infrastructure planning—where to place hydrogen pumps, how to design them, and what users actually need. Suzuki GB intends to exploit the system commercially, starting with the two-wheeler market. Cenex will map broader applications, identifying which sectors could benefit most from hydrogen fuel cell scooters.