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Its unfortunate that their failures are going to prevent VC investment in fuel cell tech for the next couple of decades. Some suggestions, not that they're lis
by darksaints 6y ago
Its unfortunate that their failures are going to prevent VC investment in fuel cell tech for the next couple of decades.
Some suggestions, not that they're listening:
1) deliver one thing before promising the next
2) Use SOFCs, not PEMFCs. They're more stable, more efficient, longer lasting, higher power density, can use hydrocarbon fuels if necessary, produce heat at useful temperatures, and they're way cheaper. Their only disadvantage is their startup times, which is not a problem, and never has been, for long haul trucking.
3) Choose your competitors better. You have zero expertise in building trucks, but you have amassed expertise in building fuel cell power plants. Lucky you: trucking is nothing like cars...alternative powerplant manufacturers are extremely common upgrades when buying a truck. Instead of competing with Peterbilt, you should be competing with Cummins as a supplier for Peterbilt. And when you've pierced that market, you start going after Mitsubishi, Wartsila, Hyundai, Rolls Royce, and MAN.