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Industry Technology

Hydrogen storage systems must also be able to For procurement buyers, MIRDC’s hydrogen
operate under extreme conditions. During refueling, storage technologies demonstrate how Taiwan’s
temperatures can rise to approximately 80°C, while suppliers are upgrading traditional components to
liquid hydrogen applications may involve cryogenic meet the demanding requirements of hydrogen
temperatures approaching -253°C. At the same time, mobility. From valves and pressure relief devices to
onboard storage vessels commonly operate at tubing and flow-control systems, manufacturers are
pressures of 350 bar. As hydrogen mobility moves leveraging advanced materials, precision engineering,
toward commercialization, demand is growing for and rigorous testing to deliver hydrogen solutions
pressure, piping, sensor, and electronic systems. that comply with international standards. As
Existing technologies established within Taiwan's hydrogen vehicles move toward commercialization,
automotive sector are further advanced to create these competencies are creating new sourcing
higher-value hydrogen mobility applications. opportunities through integrated functions, reduced
Taiwan’s Metal Industries Research & Development system size, lowered manufacturing cost, and
Centre’s (MIRDC) developments also provide a improved overall performance.
roadmap for Taiwanese manufacturers seeking
to enter the hydrogen mobility supply chain. Hydrogen Buses Bring Components into
The technologies exemplified how traditional Real-World Applications
metal processing, fluid control, and materials
engineering can be upgraded to support next- While hydrogen storage systems form the
generation hydrogen storage applications. MIRDC’s foundation of hydrogen mobility, hydrogen
recent upgrade on hydrogen storage technology buses provide a practical platform where multiple
includes the high-pressure cylinder valve, Type technologies and components come together in
IV high-pressure hydrogen cylinder, hydrogen- real-world operation. As the transportation industry
resistant stainless steel, and shut-off valves. accelerates toward net-zero emissions, the TARC
Designed for 70 bar hydrogen applications, these Pavilion unveiled Taiwan’s first 16-ton hydrogen-
technologies address key industry requirements powered intercity bus. Developed to overcome the
for safety, durability, lightweighting, and regulatory payload constraints and lengthy charging times
compliance. For suppliers entering the hydrogen often associated with battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
mobility market, the technologies provide validated in long-distance operations, the bus can be refueled
solutions that support both high-pressure hydrogen in just 10 to 20 minutes and offers a driving range
storage and rapid refueling. of up to 420 kilometers.
Featuring hydrogen-resistant materials, patented The hydrogen bus serves as a layout of Taiwan’s
safety functions, and thermal pressure relief collaborative innovation model, combining
devices (TPRDs), the designs reduce system weight the competencies of research institutes and
with enhanced safety. The hydrogen-resistant manufacturers across the hydrogen mobility supply
stainless steel combines advanced alloy design chain. The project demonstrates how a vertically
and high-strength rolling processes to deliver both integrated ecosystem spanning advanced materials,
lightweighting and durability in high-pressure power electronics, batteries, and hydrogen vehicle
hydrogen environments. The Type IV hydrogen systems can accelerate the commercialization
cylinders are structured in lightweight carbon fiber and mass production of advancing hydrogen
with an HDPE liner to securely store high-pressure transportation solutions.
hydrogen. The cylinders are applicable for forklifts,
autonomous vehicles, and other specialized zero- The hydrogen bus brings together a broad
emission transportation systems. The shut-off valve network of suppliers across the hydrogen mobility
withstands high-pressure durability and a sealing value chain, including Toyota and ITRI for the fuel cell
structure optimal for hydrogen vehicles, storage system; Delta Electronics and ITRI for the fuel cell DC/
systems, and refueling infrastructures. DC converter; TECO and ZEPT for the traction motor