The Cargobike is fitted with the latest Masterflex 250 watt fuel cell system. In addition to the driving power, additional power can be supplied for vehicle lighting or for cooling transported goods.

No CO2 or fine dust emissions arise in the process. The Cargobike thus meets the requirements for sustainable mobility which does not damage the environment in any respect.

It has also been possible to dramatically improve the drive technology. This means that the Cargobike can now be used in a much wider range of areas. 

The “form follows function” philosophy has proven its value. The Cargobike has a modular design. It can therefore be used in various fields of application and additional units can be added too.

The Cargobike is particularly well suited for use in inner-city logistics such as for postal service providers, urban cleaning services and operating plant traffic (airports and industrial facilities) etc. Ever since the football World Cup, T-Com has placed its trust in the innovative technology of Masterflex.

The Cargobikes are already being sold to industrial customers. In addition, at least 40 Cargobikes will be deployed in four regions in Europe as part of the HyChain–MINITRANS project over the next two years.

Masterflex attaches considerable importance to the safety of the entire system. For this reason, the fuel cell has been fitted with the new low pressure security system called “Lopes”. An application for a patent for this product has already been filed. A core element in Lopes is a pressure reducer which ensures that the pressure in the hydrogen system never exceeds the ambient pressure. This makes it physically impossible for hydrogen to enter the environment if a leak occurs. In addition to the high level of safety, Lopes makes for much easier system integration as there is no need for additional safety devices.

Safety is of paramount importance when selecting the lithium-ion batteries to buffer the electrical energy which supplies power to the drive and other electrical consumers. The new lithium batteries are supplied by Li-Tec and feature dramatically improved intrinsic cell safety. This is made possible by the new electrodes and ceramic separators from Degussa.