EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH

Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming ReCatalyst and ionysis GmbH to #EKPO to discuss Project Enabler! This exciting collaboration is funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) under the program: HORIZON-EIC-2022-TRANSITIONCHALLENGES-02: Process and system integration of clean energy technologies. Project Goal: Tech and business validation towards market readiness of high-performance PFSA-free intermetallic Pt-alloy membrane electrode assemblies for PEMFC, enabling next-generation hydrogen-based transport. In short: The project aims to raise the TRL of fluorine-free CCMs through: ✅ Innovative catalyst synthesis and ''up-scale manufacture'' --> ReCatalyst ✅ F-free CCM manufacturing --> Ionysis ✅ Validation testing on EKPO’s commercial platform short stack This partnership marks an important step toward sustainable mobility and accelerating hydrogen adoption in transport. #FuelCell #HydrogenMobility #SustainableMobility #NM20 #ProjectEnabler #Hydrogen #CleanEnergy #Innovation #PEMFC #EIC

We’re proud to join global hydrogen leaders at the Hydrogen Council’s Global CEO Summit in Seoul next week! Our CCO Stefan Dwenger and COO Mark Passolt will represent #EKPO at this pivotal event. More than 200 CEOs and senior executives from the world’s leading hydrogen businesses will come together to align on the actions needed to accelerate deployment. The industry has seen remarkable progress: ✅ Capital commitments have grown 10x in the last 5 years, reaching USD 110 billion across 500+ projects past FID, under construction, or in operation. ✅ The overall pipeline has become more focused and rationalized. This is a defining moment for hydrogen, and the Summit is an essential platform to turn ambition into action. 👉 Read the full announcement from the Hydrogen Council: https://lnkd.in/ePAXp6ZR #Hydrogen #EnergyTransition #HydrogenMobility #GlobalCEOSummit #CleanEnergy #FuelCell

Recap of the H2-Wandel Conference 2025 in Ulm We are delighted to have actively supported the event and showcased our NM20 fuel cell stack on site. A special thank you to Iveco Group and H2-Wandel for inviting EKPO! Our Director Sales Automotive, Mohsine Zahid PhD, delivered key insights in his presentation: "Driving Innovation: From Development to Industrialization of Bipolar Plates & Fuel Cells" ✅ Reliability is the key to a successful hydrogen ramp-up ✅ Partnerships and pragmatic solutions are essential to turn innovation into economic strength The conference made it clear: ➡️ Connection to the hydrogen core network is crucial for predictable supply and investment security ➡️ Excessive regulation slows down innovation – speed and clarity are urgently needed Many thanks to all participants for the inspiring discussions and excellent collaboration. Together, we are building the bridge from idea to production, from innovation to business. #EKPO #DrivingInnovation #FuelCell #Hydrogen #NM20 #IVECO #H2Wandel #CleanEnergy #Industrialization #MobilitySolutions

We’re proud to be part of this R&D project for marine applications—bringing hydrogen fuel cell technology to electric/hybrid propulsion and onboard power. High-tech collaboration: - EKPO as stack provider: NM5 fuel cell stack (76 kW) delivering 50 kW system output for real-world marine integration - Applus+ IDIADA: Applied engineering & testing - UPC School (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) (H2Lab): Technical collaboration - Solé Advance: BoP design and marine integration Driving innovation forward: From rigorous lab testing to real-world deployment, we’re focused on enhancing thermal management, power control, and corrosion protection for marine environments. 👉 New horizons, powered by hydrogen. Thanks to all partners for making this possible! #HydrogenAtSea #HydrogenInnovation #EKPO #IDIADA #UPC #SoléAdvance #FuelCell #NM5 #SustainableMobility

EKPO at the Battery Manufacturing Day in Karlsruhe On November 13th, 2025, our CCO attended the Radisson Blu Hotel in Karlsruhe to discuss the latest trends in battery cell and module production, efficiency, and sustainability. As part of this event, Dr. Stefan Dwenger delivered an insightful presentation on: “Bipolar Plates & Fuel Cells: Development & Industrialization” His talk focused on EKPO’s roadmap for fuel cell technology, the industrialization of metallic bipolar plates, and scalable processes enabling high-volume production. The event also featured networking sessions, best-practice examples from OEMs, and discussions on digitalization and quality assurance in battery manufacturing. #BatteryManufacturingDay #FuelCells #Innovation #SustainableMobility #EKPO #NM20 #BipolarPlates

NM20 Success Story at IPCEI Joint General Assembly 2025 in Rome We were proud to highlight our NM20 fuel cell stack module during this year’s IPCEI Joint General Assembly in Rome. Dr. Jürgen Kraft, our Director Product Development, presented its success story, demonstrating how NM20 has become a true benchmark in the industry: - Bridging the gap for high-power applications across all sectors - Setting new standards in power, efficiency, and durability - Driving innovation for sustainable mobility and energy solutions We sincerely appreciate the IPCEI community for providing us with the platform to showcase our achievements and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of hydrogen and fuel cell technology. #IPCEI #FuelCells #Hydrogen #Innovation #SustainableMobility #NM20 #SuccessStory

Driving Hydrogen Innovation – EKPO Tech-Day Highlights 🌍 Last week, we hosted an inspiring Tech-Day dedicated to shaping the future of hydrogen mobility. It wasn’t just an event – it was a meeting of minds, all united by one vision: accelerating hydrogen solutions for a sustainable tomorrow. The event began with a networking opportunity, giving participants the perfect icebreaker to connect and get to know each other ahead of the big day. On Tech-Day itself, the agenda was packed with exciting highlights: - The EVARM minibus, showcasing hydrogen-powered public transport - The GPU from zepp.solutions, supplying emission free electricity at airport - The XLP80 from GLOBE Fuel Cell Systems, pushing boundaries in intralogistics - The FCM150 from OPmobility, redefining mobility with hydrogen power - The Forze Hydrogen Racing car, proving that speed and sustainability can go hand in hand - The HySnow Mobile, demonstrating hydrogen’s versatility in winter mobility And that wasn’t all – participants enjoyed an exclusive tour of our production facilities, where they witnessed a live demo of the most powerful PEM stack module to date: the NM20. We were also honored by insightful presentations from Airbus - Jörg Tappermann, from Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) - Frank Häußler, from Akkodis - Károly Béres, and from EVARM - Alberto Parera. From EKPO’s side, a big thank you to Joachim Scherer, Philipp Ruez, Jürgen Kraft, Florian Maier, Philipp Stiefel, and Christophe Gerling, for their excellent contributions. Every conversation and every demo reinforced one message: hydrogen is not just the future – it’s happening now. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, shared ideas, and helped make this Tech-Day a success. Together, we’re driving innovation forward! #Hydrogen #TechDay #Innovation #FuelCells #ZeroEmission #EKPO #EKPOinside #NM20

🌍 Moving together toward CO₂-neutral mobility! A big thank you to FACT – Automotive Advertising for the great collaboration and the successful launch of our new global website! Together, we’ve created a digital platform that reflects what we stand for: high-tech innovation and a clear commitment to zero-emission mobility. Our new website brings our vision to life – high-performance fuel cell solutions for the mobility of tomorrow. A major step in making our technology and mission even more visible worldwide.💧 👉 Discover more: www.ekpo-fuelcell.com #EKPO #FuelCell #Hydrogen #ZeroEmission #Mobility #Innovation #Sustainability #CO2neutral

🌍 H2 Technology Expo – Hamburg | Driving Innovation in Hydrogen We were proud to see Dr. Joachim Scherer representing EKPO at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg, participating in an insightful panel discussion: “Reducing the Production Costs of Your Electrolysers and Fuel Cells” The discussion brought together leading voices in the industry: ✔ Thomas Kuschel – Thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering ✔ Junghan Yu – Hyundai ✔ Tobias Umseher – Freudenberg e-Power Systems ✔ Joachim Ladra – Cellcentric ✔ Dr. Joachim Scherer – EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies The common view on this important task included a strong focus on stable processes, robust product design, cost-effective equipment, and the long-anticipated start of series production to leverage economies of scale. All participants agreed that an aligned scale-up of hydrogen products, combined with matching infrastructure installation and supportive legislation, is essential to remain competitive in the global fuel cell and electrolyser market. 💡 Collaboration and knowledge-sharing like this are key to accelerating the hydrogen economy. #NM20 #DrivingInnovation #EKPO #HydrogenPower #FuelCell #ZeroEmission