Detailed Introduction to the FCPM-C75 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engine
The FCPM-C75 hydrogen fuel cell engine is a mid‑power hydrogen fuel cell powertrain that Qingling Motors has strategically launched as a key product, belonging to Qingling’s core hydrogen power product lineup. It is primarily targeted at the light and medium‑duty logistics vehicle and municipal vehicle markets. Leveraging advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology and boasting core advantages such as a compact design, lightweight construction, zero emissions, and smooth, stable power output, it delivers intelligent hydrogen power solutions for urban short‑haul logistics, municipal sanitation, and other similar applications. As a core powertrain model in Qingling’s expansion into the new energy commercial vehicle sector, it features comprehensive performance and structural optimizations over the previous generation, balancing efficient operations with stringent environmental requirements.
I. Core Basic Parameters
The FCPM-C75 hydrogen fuel cell engine uses hydrogen as its core fuel and employs proton exchange membrane fuel cell technology, paired with a high‑efficiency stack, a precise hydrogen management system, and an advanced thermal management system. Its core parameters have undergone rigorous tuning to balance power output with hydrogen energy utilization efficiency, making it well suited for the short‑distance operational needs of light and medium‑duty commercial vehicles. The specific parameters are shown in the table below, with detailed explanations as follows:
Project
6WG1-TCG62 (China VIb / Euro VI)
6WG1-TCG50 (China V / Euro V)
6WG1-TCG40 (China IV / Euro IV)
General Notes on Foreign Trade
Brand / Model
Qingling Isuzu 6WG1-TCG62
Qingling Isuzu 6WG1-TCG50
Qingling Isuzu 6WG1-TCG40
Inline six-cylinder, OHC, liquid-cooled, with intercooler and turbocharging. Qingling Isuzu (Chongqing) Engine Co., Ltd.
Bore × Stroke
φ147×154mm
φ147×154mm
φ147×154mm
Displacement 15.681 L (15.7 L class) , ultra-heavy-duty vehicle with top-level displacement Qingling Isuzu (Chongqing) Engine Co., Ltd.
Compression ratio
16.5:1
16.5:1
16.5:1
Efficient combustion, powerful performance under heavy loads. Qingling Isuzu (Chongqing) Engine Co., Ltd.
Engine Model The main model is the FCPM-C75 Standard Edition, with several dedicated variants tailored for light and medium‑size logistics vehicles and municipal utility vehicles. All are manufactured by Qianjiang Auto itself and represent hydrogen fuel cell powertrains specifically developed by Qianjiang for light and medium‑size new energy commercial vehicles. These powertrains were showcased as core key assemblies at the 2023 Smart Expo, highlighting Qianjiang’s technological prowess in the field of hydrogen power.
Battery Type It employs proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) equipped with high‑efficiency fuel cell stacks. The core components undergo rigorous screening and fine‑tuning, delivering high energy conversion efficiency, zero mechanical wear during operation, and outstanding stability. Compared to conventional internal combustion engines, it eliminates the need for complex mechanical transmission systems, resulting in smoother operation and lower noise levels.
Power Specifications The rated power is 75 kW (approximately 102 hp), with peak power reaching 80 kW (approximately 109 hp). The power output is smooth and precisely tailored to meet the power requirements of light and medium‑size logistics vehicles as well as municipal utility vehicles. It can not only provide sufficient power for everyday short‑distance transportation but also handle temporary power demands in scenarios involving short‑distance heavy loads and challenging road conditions, perfectly aligning with urban short‑haul operational scenarios.
Hydrogen compatibility It is compatible with 99.999% of industrial-grade high-purity hydrogen and fully aligns with the hydrogen standards used at conventional hydrogen refueling stations across China, offering convenient refueling and short refueling times. This addresses the major pain point of lengthy energy replenishment for pure electric vehicles, significantly boosting the operational efficiency of light and medium‑weight commercial vehicles while perfectly meeting the demands of urban short‑distance, high‑frequency operations.
Emission levels Achieving true zero emissions, the system emits only pure water during operation, with no harmful gases such as carbon monoxide or nitrogen oxides. It fully complies with national new energy and environmental protection policies, making it well suited for scenarios with stringent environmental requirements—such as urban green logistics and municipal sanitation—while contributing to low‑carbon urban development.
2. Power Performance
As a mid‑power hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, the FCPM-C75 engine highlights its core advantages of zero emissions and environmental friendliness, a compact and lightweight design, smooth power delivery, and highly efficient hydrogen energy utilization. It is ideally suited for short‑distance operational conditions typical of light and medium‑duty logistics vehicles and municipal service vehicles. When paired with an electric drive system and energy storage batteries, it balances dynamic performance with operational efficiency and environmental sustainability, delivering the following specific performance characteristics:
Power Output Performance Rated power: 75 kW, peak power: 80 kW. The power output is smooth and consistent, free from the jerky feel typical of conventional internal combustion engines. Start-up is effortless and acceleration is gentle and steady, easily handling light and medium‑weight commercial vehicle short‑haul transportation needs—whether empty or fully loaded—and adapting to complex short‑distance road conditions such as urban streets and park roads, while also meeting the continuous operational power demands of municipal vehicles.
Economic Viability of Hydrogen Energy Energy conversion efficiency is ≥55%, far exceeding that of conventional internal combustion engines (with an energy conversion efficiency of around 30%–40%). Hydrogen energy boasts high utilization rates and can effectively reduce operating costs. Paired with a precise hydrogen management system, it enables accurate control of hydrogen supply, preventing hydrogen waste while remaining compatible with standard hydrogen refueling stations for convenient refueling, significantly shortening energy replenishment time and boosting operational efficiency.
Drive Adaptation It is equipped with a dedicated electric drive axle for light and medium-duty commercial vehicles, paired with a lithium battery energy storage system to achieve highly efficient power transmission. Without the need for a complex gearbox structure, operation becomes more convenient while reducing mechanical wear and lowering maintenance costs. The electronic control system can automatically adjust power output based on operating conditions, accommodating varying load requirements and balancing performance with energy efficiency.
Running Performance It adopts a modular integrated design, featuring a compact structure and lightweight construction for easy installation—no major adjustments to the vehicle’s body layout are required, allowing it to seamlessly adapt to various light and medium‑size logistics vehicles and municipal utility vehicles. During operation, it produces no mechanical noise or vibration, offering exceptional driving comfort while delivering rapid start-up response and strong cold‑weather performance, making it well suited to meet operational demands under diverse urban climate conditions.
III. Structural Features and Core Advantages
The FCPM-C75 hydrogen fuel cell engine focuses on the short‑distance operational needs of light and medium‑duty commercial vehicles in terms of technology R&D. Leveraging Qingsong New Energy’s extensive experience in adapting to commercial vehicles, it optimizes solutions to address the core pain points of hydrogen fuel cell technology. Its key advantages align with the core needs of new energy commercial vehicle users—environmental friendliness, high efficiency, hassle‑free operation, and low costs—specifically as follows:
Eco-friendly and zero emissions, aligning with policy direction. During operation, it emits only pure water with no harmful gases whatsoever, achieving true green and low-carbon performance. It fully aligns with the state’s policies for the new energy vehicle industry and is well suited for scenarios with stringent environmental requirements, such as urban green logistics and municipal sanitation. Users can benefit from relevant new energy policy support, thereby reducing operational costs.
Compact and lightweight with strong adaptability. Compared to the previous generation, the product features a more compact and lighter design, adopting a modular integrated architecture that results in a small footprint and lightweight construction. With standardized installation interfaces, it can be easily adapted to various light and medium‑size logistics vehicles—such as light trucks and medium‑size box vans—as well as municipal vehicles like sanitation trucks and emergency response vehicles for urban infrastructure, requiring minimal adjustments to the vehicle’s body layout and offering broad compatibility.
Stable operation with low maintenance costs. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells feature a simple structure, no mechanical wear, and an extremely low failure rate. Their daily maintenance procedures are straightforward, eliminating the need to frequently replace components such as engine oil and filters as required by conventional internal combustion engines. This significantly reduces maintenance costs and downtime, making them well suited to the high-frequency, short‑distance operational needs of light and medium‑duty commercial vehicles.
Outstanding hydrogen performance, efficient operations. It boasts high energy conversion efficiency and outstanding hydrogen utilization, while offering convenient refueling and short refueling times. By overcoming the drawback of lengthy charging times associated with pure electric vehicles, it significantly boosts operational efficiency, making it ideal for urban short‑distance, high‑frequency transportation, municipal operations, and other similar scenarios—helping users achieve highly efficient operations.
4. Technical Applications and Adaptation Scenarios
The FCPM-C75 hydrogen fuel cell engine is the core product in Qingling’s strategic layout for the commercial vehicle sector powered by hydrogen energy. Leveraging advanced proton exchange membrane fuel cell technology and drawing on Qingling’s extensive experience in commercial vehicle manufacturing, this engine has been specially optimized to meet the demands of China’s light- and medium-duty commercial vehicle market, resulting in multiple tailored versions. It is widely deployed across several of Qingling’s light- and medium-duty new energy commercial vehicles, providing efficient and environmentally friendly power solutions for urban green logistics and municipal services.
As the core hydrogen powertrain for light and medium‑weight commercial vehicles, its application scenarios are centered on short‑distance urban operations. Based on the characteristics of hydrogen fuel cells and the actual vehicle models they are equipped in, the primary application scenarios include:
Urban Logistics Sector: Featuring light and medium‑size logistics box trucks, express delivery vehicles, and fruit & vegetable transport trucks, these vehicles are primarily designed for short‑distance intra‑city deliveries, intra‑park transportation, and inter‑city short‑haul logistics. They are ideally suited to daily operating ranges of 150–200 km, offering ample power while remaining environmentally friendly, with convenient hydrogen refueling that significantly boosts the operational efficiency of short‑haul logistics.
Municipal Vehicle Applications: Municipal sanitation vehicles (such as wash-and-sweep trucks, water sprinkler trucks, and garbage collection trucks), municipal emergency response vehicles, park patrol vehicles, and more—these are ideally suited for urban municipal operations. With short daily operating distances and moderate workloads, their zero-emission and low-noise characteristics align with the environmental requirements of urban municipal services, allowing them to operate freely in core urban areas.
Dedicated Application Scenarios: Intra‑park shuttle vehicles, short‑haul port transport trucks, and the like—these vehicles operate on fixed routes with convenient hydrogen refueling, making them well suited for regional short‑distance operations. The high efficiency and stability of hydrogen fuel cells can meet the demands of frequent, short‑distance transportation, while their zero‑emission, eco‑friendly nature aligns perfectly with park‑wide environmental management requirements.
V. Summary
The FCPM-C75 hydrogen fuel cell engine is a mid‑power hydrogen‑powered vehicle designed around the core principles of “environmental protection and zero emissions, compact and lightweight, and highly efficient and reliable.” It represents Qingling’s flagship offering in the new energy commercial vehicle sector, featuring comprehensive structural and performance optimizations over the previous generation. Leveraging proton exchange membrane fuel cell technology, it delivers zero‑emission, high‑efficiency power output while maintaining a compact, lightweight design with broad adaptability—perfectly tailored to meet the short‑distance operational needs of light and medium‑size logistics vehicles and municipal service vehicles [1]. Its key advantages precisely address the core pain points of new energy commercial vehicle users: achieving environmental compliance, ensuring efficient operations, and providing hassle‑free maintenance. Not only does it align with national policies promoting the new energy industry, but it also helps users reduce operating costs and enhance operational efficiency. With its mature technology, extensive adaptability, and outstanding environmental benefits, the FCPM-C75 has become the core powertrain for Qingling’s light and medium‑size new energy commercial vehicles, supporting the high‑quality development of green urban logistics and municipal services while driving the widespread adoption of hydrogen energy in the commercial vehicle sector.
