MAHLE Hosts RWTH Aachen University’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck to Showcase Next-Generation Zero-Emission Mobility

MAHLE Hosts RWTH Aachen University’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck to Showcase Next-Generation Zero-Emission Mobility

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE hosted RWTH Aachen University’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell truck at its Stuttgart headquarters during the vehicle’s Germany-wide tour under the “SeLv” project funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport. The visit strengthened collaboration between the university’s PEM department and MAHLE, promoting innovation in zero-emission mobility and hydrogen technologies. Demonstrations included a working fuel cell stack, hydrogen infrastructure model, and advanced battery technologies. MAHLE reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable mobility through its development of production-ready hydrogen and electrification solutions at its Hydrogen Testing Center in Stuttgart.

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 13-Oct-2025. — /EuropaWire/ — MAHLE welcomed a state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cell truck developed by the Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) department at RWTH Aachen University to its Stuttgart headquarters on Friday as part of the vehicle’s nationwide tour across Germany. The visit, part of the “SeLv” project funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport, highlights the growing collaboration between academia and industry in advancing zero-emission logistics and sustainable heavy-duty transport.

The SeLv project focuses on developing climate-neutral trucks using modular electrification toolkits and efficient production methods. During the visit, scientists from RWTH Aachen University and engineers from MAHLE exchanged ideas on hydrogen mobility and demonstrated practical applications of the fuel cell truck to MAHLE employees. The event underscored MAHLE’s role as a key technology partner in the development of production-ready fuel cell drive systems for both passenger and commercial vehicles. Today, MAHLE components are found in nearly all modern electrified trucks, solidifying its position as a trusted leader in sustainable automotive innovation.

Visitors also explored RWTH Aachen’s mobile showroom, featuring a fully operational fuel cell stack, a hydrogen infrastructure demonstrator, and a test rig designed for evaluating electric motor materials and performance. The exhibition covered the full spectrum of energy storage innovation—from advanced smart cell prototypes and safety testing concepts to sustainable recycling methods and integrated cooling systems—offering an in-depth look at how academic research is shaping the future of hydrogen and electric mobility.

“Hydrogen is more than just an energy source—it’s a cornerstone of sustainable mobility,” said Arnd Franz, CEO of MAHLE. “By combining the strengths of science and industry, we can bring climate-neutral technologies to the road faster and play an active role in the decarbonization of global transport.”

Dr. Marco Warth, Head of Corporate Research and Advanced Engineering at MAHLE, emphasized the value of collaboration: “Interacting directly with researchers and witnessing their hydrogen innovations in action provides fresh inspiration for our own technology development. The RWTH Aachen fuel cell truck is an impressive demonstration of how hydrogen mobility can work in practice.”

Professor Achim Kampker, Head of the PEM Department at RWTH Aachen University, added: “The fact that our truck is registered for road use shows that research innovations can quickly progress from prototypes to practical, real-world applications. This is an important step for the adoption of hydrogen mobility in heavy transport.”

MAHLE continues to advance a multi-technology approach to achieve its climate goals in the mobility sector. Alongside electrification, the company is investing in hydrogen engine and fuel cell technologies. At its Hydrogen Testing Center in Stuttgart, MAHLE develops and tests robust, cost-effective systems designed to support sustainable and scalable solutions for future transport.

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Manuela Höhne
Director MAHLE Communications
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SOURCE: MAHLE