cellcentric, the home of advanced heavy-duty fuel cell systems, officially launches its innovative, next-generation product under its official product name: BZA375. Previously known under the project name “NextGen” and unveiled at a dedicated cellcentric event at Hannover Messe (April 20-24, 2026), BZA375 is now ready to make its mark as a product that is available for testing, validation and further industrial scale-up across a broad range of heavy-duty applications. As a Tier 1 supplier with full focus on heavy-duty trucks and similarly demanding applications, cellcentric addresses one of the key challenges in decarbonizing transport with BZA375: making zero-emission drive technology genuinely competitive, durable and broadly applicable for the world’s most demanding applications.
Kirchheim/Teck – BZA375 illustrates how fuel cell systems can be optimized for the demands of heavy-duty trucks and further applications with comparable requirements. In less than three years, BZA375 was developed through a combination of innovative solutions, continuous improvement and a solid understanding of customer requirements. Developed to OEM performance and quality requirements, BZA375 is engineered to compete with modern diesel engines in demanding applications.
At the heart of the BZA375 development is a clear focus on optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO) – the decisive factor influencing customers’ purchasing decisions in heavy-duty markets. BZA375 pushes the boundaries of fuel-cell technology and is optimized for this purpose.
“BZA375 is custom tailored for the needs of heavy-duty, long-haul trucks and an excellent fit in other applications with comparable requirements. At cellcentric, we are deliberately set up as an independent Tier 1 supplier and open to partnering with any OEMs that are driving the decarbonization of their portfolios,” says Nicholas Loughlan, CTO of cellcentric.
“Two key technologies will lead the way on our path to decarbonize transport: battery-electric and hydrogen. We’ve already taken important steps, and cellentric’s new fuel cell system is the next major milestone. Building on the success of its predecessor, it represents a new level of efficiency and performance,” says Karin Rådström, President and CEO of Daimler Truck AG.
“With the launch of the BZA375, cellcentric and its partners have created the blueprint for zero-emission long-haul transportation in the heavy-duty segment. This is a game changer for logistics providers and society at large, and it takes us yet another step towards the decarbonization of the industry,” says Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of Volvo Group.