Recently, Steel Research Huapu (Wuhan) Technology Co., Ltd. completed the comprehensive construction and precise commissioning of its high-end fuel cell system production line. All process parameters and performance indicators met the standards, officially achieving the scaled mass production and market delivery of hydrogen fuel cell engine systems and core parts. The smooth commissioning of this line marks a new level in the enterprise's fuel cell intelligent manufacturing capabilities, effectively addressing the capacity shortfall of hydrogen energy equipment in Central China, accelerating the commercial application of hydrogen in the region, and injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of the national hydrogen energy industry.
It is understood that the newly commissioned fuel cell mass production base is located in Junshan New City, Chedu Auto Parts Industrial Park, Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone . The first phase covers approximately 7,000 m² and is planned with full-function zones including production and processing, warehousing, performance testing, and office support, forming a standardized and intelligent fuel cell engine dedicated production line. The base has a stable capacity of annual production of 500 fuel cell systems , with the core product being the SY200 fuel cell engine system . It also achieves a key fuel cell parts localisation rate exceeding 90% , significantly enhancing the independent and controllable level of domestic fuel cell equipment and effectively reducing industrial supporting costs.
Leveraging solid technical expertise, Steel Research Huapu's fuel cell products have passed multi-scenario, long-cycle practical operation tests, demonstrating outstanding operational stability, fuel economy, and environmental adaptability, fully suitable for high-intensity commercial operation scenarios. Under the demanding conditions of coke heavy-haul transport, hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks equipped with SY135 fuel cell engine systems have been operating long-term at high frequency, with a daily average round-trip mileage of 300 km. As of May 2026, the safe driving mileage per supporting vehicle has exceeded 150,000 kilometers , with a measured average hydrogen consumption as low as 8.5 kg per 100 km. These data fully confirm the product's core advantages of low energy consumption, long lifespan, and high reliability. Meanwhile, the lightweight design further increases the vehicle's effective payload, allowing it to adapt to various extreme conditions such as low temperatures and complex road surfaces, comprehensively meeting the commercial operation standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Drawing on the parent company's deep material technology R&D strengths, Steel Research Huapu's fuel cell products can achieve multi-scenario, full-coverage applications, precisely matching the market's diverse hydrogen usage demands and building a comprehensive zero-emission hydrogen energy application system. The products are not only suitable for hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, port container trucks, and muck transport and other heavy-duty logistics scenarios, but also widely serve municipal transport sectors such as urban buses, sanitation operations, and urban distribution, helping to build a regional green transport system. Additionally, this series of fuel cell equipment can be paired with on-site hydrogen forklifts, meeting zero-pollution operation needs in factories and warehouses. It can also be extended to special energy fields such as offshore platform hydrogen power supply, hydrogen cogeneration, and emergency backup power, continuously expanding the boundaries of industrial hydrogen applications.
The commissioning of this fuel cell production line in Wuhan is expected to effectively drive the clustering development of the entire hydrogen energy industry chain in Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone and even Central China, including hydrogen production, storage, refueling, and vehicle manufacturing of the entire hydrogen energy industry chain, generating high-quality industrial job opportunities, promoting a green and low-carbon transition in regional transport, and providing solid industrial and technological support for the implementation of the national "dual carbon" strategy.
Moving forward, Steel Research Huapu will use the Wuhan mass production base as a core hub, continuing to promote capacity expansion and technology iteration, constantly optimizing product performance, enriching the product portfolio, and expanding diverse application scenarios. The commissioning of this production line is a key milestone in the enterprise's hydrogen energy industrialisation layout. In the future, the company will continue to supply high-quality fuel cell core equipment, persistently supporting the transformation of the national energy structure and the scaled, high-quality development of the hydrogen energy industry.
