Rolls-Royce and Daimler Truck AG plan cooperation on stationary fuel-cell systems
(World News Science)

The Rolls-Royce Power Systems business unit focuses on development and sale of fuel-cell generators as MTU emergency power generators. Fuel cells are to be supplied by the planned Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group joint venture. First demonstrator to be operational by end of year. Daimler Truck AG and Rolls-Royce plc plan to cooperate on stationary fuel-cell generators as CO2-neutral emergency power generators for safety-critical facilities such as data centers. They are to offer emission-free alternatives to diesel engines, which are currently used as emergency power generators or to cover peak loads. Daimler Truck AG and the British technology group Rolls-Royce have signed an agreement to...