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Weishi Energy and Brazil's Institute of Technological Research (IPT): Reached Strategic Cooperation to Jointly Promote the Commercialization of Hydrogen-Powered Heavy-Duty Trucks

iconOct 16, 2025 13:30

On October 9, Weishang Energy and the Brazilian Institute of Technology (IPT) officially announced a strategic partnership, marking a key breakthrough in the commercialization of Chinese hydrogen energy enterprises in the South American market. This collaboration, leveraging IPT's newly established LabH₂ laboratory, will focus on joint testing and research on the safety, reliability, and commercial feasibility of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, laying the foundation for the large-scale application of hydrogen fuel cell technology in Brazil's heavy transport sector.

Project Core Indicators:

  • Collaboration Framework: Based on the newly built LabH₂ laboratory at the Brazilian Institute of Technology (IPT), which is equipped with R&D facilities covering the entire hydrogen energy industry chain, including two hydrogen refueling stations at 70 MPa and 35 MPa, providing comprehensive testing conditions for the partnership.
  • Technical Vehicle: Hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks equipped with core power systems supplied by Weishang Energy have been showcased as demonstration vehicles and received high praise during an on-site visit by Felicio Ramuth, Deputy Governor of São Paulo State.

Technology Integration and Highlights: The core highlight of this collaboration lies inthe deep integration of hydrogen energy technology strengths between China and Brazil. Weishang Energy, with its leading expertise in hydrogen fuel cell systems, complements IPT's strong research capabilities in energy, materials, and other fields. Through the advanced facilities of the LabH₂ laboratory, the two parties will conduct targeted testing and validation of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks tailored to Brazil's local climate conditions and transportation needs, providing data support for product localization and significantly enhancing the feasibility of commercial implementation.

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