Today we’re excited to announce our collaboration with GM to accelerate our vision of a greener, cleaner future.

Mobile Power Generator
First up is the Mobile Power Generator (MPG). Renewable Innovations will leverage the GM HYDROTEC fuel cell power cubes with our power integration and management systems to create a generator that can provide fast-charging capability for EVs without having to expand the grid or install permanent charging assets in places where there's only a temporary need for power.

Multiple development projects involving the MPG are already in process, including a  demonstration of the technology as a mobile charging station for EVs funded in part by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center. This version of the MPG is expected to first be demonstrated in mid-2022. The California Energy Commission is funding a separate demonstration program of four additional MPGs through its Mobile Renewable Backup Generation systems program to show how hydrogen-based mobile power can help offset the loss of energy during the planned power shutoffs used to mitigate wildfires throughout the state.

Retail EV charging stations
In addition to mobile EV charging, GM and Renewable Innovations are collaborating on the EMPOWER rapid charger. Intended to help retail fuel stations add more affordable DC fast charging capability, the EMPOWER rapid charger will help deploy necessary fast charging without significant investment in nonrecoverable electrical infrastructure upgrades, like larger feed wires, transformers and potentially new substations.  

To read the entire press release, click here.

To get in touch with us to learn more or get your MPG or EMPOWER rapid charger, click here.