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NEVs to double as 'air purifiers' with Taicang firm's hydrogen compressor

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: March 24, 2025

Hydrowell (Taicang) Energy Technologies Co specializes in the development, production, and sales of hydrogen fuel cell air-bearing electric centrifugal compressors.

The role of air compressors in hydrogen fuel cells is essential, much like lungs are to the human body. They enable the cells to purify air and generate electricity, with water being the only byproduct.

Equipped with turbocharger technology, electric air compressors from Hydrowell can recover exhaust energy from fuel cell systems, boosting compression efficiency by over 30 percent.

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 Air compressors developed by Hydrowell (Taicang) Energy Technologies Co. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]

Hydrowell is also overcoming major technical challenges, such as how to apply its compressors in the hydrogen fuel cell systems of the world's largest single-stack power ship and the world's highest-flying regional aircraft, operating at altitudes exceeding 8,000 meters.

When discussing the reason for choosing Taicang to start his business, Hydrowell's chairman Gu Ronglei said, "Our air compressors are primarily used in the new energy vehicle sector. Taicang is home to over 550 German enterprises, most of which are related to auto components. Moreover, Taicang has forged vibrant industrial ecosystems and strong supply chains with its neighboring areas, making it easy for start-ups like ours to collaborate with other businesses."

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An aerial view of Taicang. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]