Maximator Hydrogen GmbH has been contracted by REH 2 to supply H₂ filling stations in Sweden to expand the world's densest network of H₂ filling stations. The cooperation furthers the strategic expansion of a national renewable fuel infrastructure for heavy trucks in Sweden. The H₂ filling stations will use the new MAX Compression 2.0 compressor, launched by Maximator Hydrogen in June 2022. The delivery of the first filling station is planned for autumn 2023, and the other 23 filling stations will follow on a monthly cycle from 2024.

"Our top priority is to actively shape the mobility revolution by providing the necessary infrastructure," said Mathias Kurras, Managing Director of Maximator Hydrogen GmbH. "So, we are excited to have REH2 as a partner. Together, we intend to promote and further expand sustainable and low-emission transport routes in Sweden." The Swedish company, REH2, specializes in the production and delivery of green hydrogen to operators of H2 filling stations. Renewable energies, primarily from wind power and local water sources, provide the basis for this energy generation.

Part of the cooperation—and so unique to Sweden—is also Rasta, the country’s largest service station chain for trucks, and which is building 23 of the 24 H₂ filling stations at its locations. For the rest area operators, the H₂ filling stations will add an additional service to their existing range of restaurants, shops and hotels. The locations are strategically located along the major Swedish motorways and therefore are a vital component to expand H₂ mobility for trucks and promote emission-free transport in Sweden. The cooperation is financed by the investment of Qarlbo, a Swedish investment company engaging in the sustainability sector, and Climate Leap, an investment program of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency to support local and regional initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Reduction of operating and maintenance costs thanks to patented H₂ technology 2.0

Maximator Hydrogen has already started production of the 24-H₂ filling stations and plans to deliver the first system in autumn 2023. The final systems are to be delivered by the end of 2025. The ordered H₂ filling stations have the latest and highly efficient compressor generation, MAX Compression 2.0, which works with the same installation space and optimized energy requirements as its predecessor, but with up to five times the performance.

In this way, the H₂ for use in fuel cells or combustion engines can be compressed at high pressure directly during refueling and without the intermediate storage that has been customary up to now. This increases the performance and cost-effectiveness of the system by more than 25%. In addition, the MAX Compression 2.0 is equipped with the unique and globally-patented Automatic Seal Exchange seal change technology. With this, the regularly required seal change of the piston seals in the fueling system–which are exposed to increased wear due to contact with H₂–takes place automatically and within 15 seconds. Unwanted downtimes and cost-intensive replacement processes within the H₂ filling station are therefore reduced to an industry-wide minimum.

"Smart solutions like the Automatic Seal Exchange are real game changers," said Christoffer Löfström, CEO and founder of REH2. "With the innovative power of Maximator Hydrogen, we can actively pursue our mission to advance green mobility in Sweden."