UFI HYDROGEN UNVEILS GAME-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE GREEN HYDROGEN AND CLEAN ENERGY AT AUTOMECHANIKA

UFI Filters, renowned as a leading company in the fields of filtration and thermal management, is presenting its technological innovations for the hydrogen sector at Automechanika in Frankfurt from 10 to 14 September 2024 – marking their European launch.

Founded in 1971 in the Italian province of Verona, the company is an established name and leader in filtration for the car, heavy-duty and agriculture markets. 95% of light vehicle manufacturers worldwide, including the major German car brands, rely on filter and thermal management systems from the UFI Filters Group, as do the manufacturers of 50% of the heavy-duty vehicles produced globally. UFI’s product portfolio already includes air, oil, fuel, cabin, hydraulic and coolant filters, as well as heat exchangers for combustion engines, electric and hybrid vehicles.

Now, with the establishment of UFI Hydrogen, a new company, the group is driving forward the green revolution with innovative solutions designed to decarbonise the economy.

A commitment to sustainable innovation
UFI Hydrogen, founded in 2023, focuses on the development of Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs) with Catalyst Coated Membranes (CCMs), crucial for Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysers. These MEAs enable efficient production of green hydrogen and its conversion into electricity, which can be used in various applications beyond fuel cells, including power generation, industrial processes and even domestic energy supply​.

UFI Filters has been researching and developing products related to the use of hydrogen in fuel cells and the associated filtration requirements since 2017. This year, UFI Hydrogen was the only Italian company to be included in the IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) Hy2Move programme. Under this programme, the European Commission is supporting projects promoting hydrogen mobility.

UFI Hydrogen is continuously developing its MEA technology. At the same time, the company is promoting the cost-efficient production and utilisation of green hydrogen, as well as the development of green fuels for the next generation of green mobility.