Hyperion Motors, Inc. is launching its “Hyper:Fuel Mobile Stations,” which will be capable of refueling both hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The mobilized refueling station will be available across the nation and can be deployed and redeployed when driving patterns change, the company says.
Hyper:Fuel Mobile Stations utilizing hydrogen-ion storage technology can travel to and from existing gas stations, big box stores and other high-traffic locations to meet real-time demand. Hyperion’s mobilized station contains a hydrogen dispenser for FCEVs and an optional DC fast charger for BEVs. FCEV customers can refuel in five minutes and most BEV customers can recharge 80% of their battery in under 20 minutes, Hyperion says.
Hyper:Fuel Mobile Stations will be manufactured at the company’s 65-acre manufacturing HQ in Columbus, OH. Hyperion will roll out these stations across the United States to form a dynamic Hyper:Fuel Network with its partners starting in 2023.
Hyper:Fuel Mobile Stations can also be equipped to produce hydrogen on-site via water electrolysis, the company says. This decentralized approach means it can generate green hydrogen from the sun when combined with solar.
Internal systems will include NASA and Shell GameChanger technologies to boost power and increase refueling efficiency. The roof is tiled with solar-tracking photovoltaic panels to maximize direct sunlight. Customers will experiencetouch screen controls, contactless payment and a self-sanitizing nozzle utilizing UV light, Hyperion says.
In addition to vehicles, Hyper:Fuel Mobile Stations are designed to provide electricity as stationary power sources. By storing electrons for much longer lengths of time than is possible for batteries, the mobilized station can provide backup power across seasons.
