RockeTruck Demonstrates Newest Gas Cell-Powered Generator
On October 29, 2025, Cleantech San Diego member RockeTruck, a developer and producer of superior energy era and conversion merchandise, demonstrated a brand new electrical generator powered by hydrogen gas cell know-how on the Cal State LA campus.
This marked the primary public unveiling of the novel “Cell Gas Cell Generator” (MFCG), which makes use of an automotive gas cell manufactured by American Honda Motors Firm, Inc. to generate electrical energy on a cell platform. RockeTruck developed the MFCG in collaboration with Cal State LA to ship electrical energy when electrical energy from the grid is just not obtainable. The generator might be used to energy houses and companies throughout grid energy outages attributable to emergencies similar to wildfires, to offer electrical energy for big out of doors leisure venues, and to ship standby backup energy for crucial amenities similar to hospitals and information facilities.
“Cal State LA is happy to host the primary public demonstration of RockeTruck’s superb new electrical generator,” stated Professor David Blekhman, who manages the Hydrogen Analysis and Fueling Facility (HRFF) the place the MFCG might be showcased on Oct. 29. The general public occasion will happen from 1 to 4 p.m. and can embrace a reside demonstration of the MFCG’s skill to ship energy to recharge crucial units starting from cell telephones to electrical automobiles.
“RockeTruck appreciates the help of Cal State LA, Honda, and our many different improvement companions,” stated Jurgen Schulte, RockeTruck chief engineer and principal designer of the compact generator to be demonstrated, which is sufficiently small to be transported within the mattress of a Ford F-350 pickup truck. Different RockeTruck companions contributing to MFCG improvement embrace Southern California Edison, San Diego Gasoline & Electrical Firm, and Southern California Gasoline Firm, with public funding offered by the California Vitality Fee, U.S. Division of Vitality, and L.A.’s South Coast Air High quality Administration District.
RockeTruck additionally introduced that it’s now taking business orders for the MFCG, for deliveries beginning within the second quarter of 2026. The corporate plans to construct a big fleet of mills based mostly on the MFCG design to energy out of doors occasions throughout the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Video games (LA28).
RockeTruck, a privately held firm based in 2020 and based mostly in Escondido, CA, additionally develops and manufactures superior energy converters, solid-state transformers, and power administration controls.
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