' Powercell's management dismisses the information and criticism, writing that they strongly dismiss this, and avoids an interview but answers questions in writing. The company dismisses the sources' criticism and states it has nothing to hide, but does not provide details on customer agreements or lifespan for technology sold to ferries and cruise ships. Andreas Bodén, technical manager, states the technology works as intended and is designed for a lifespan between 20,000 and 40,000 hours, noting fuel cell lifespan depends on operating profile, system optimization, and service.
' Bodén admits project managers flagged risks and uncertainties. Richard Berkling, CEO, dismisses deliberate concealment of problems and selling immature technology, describing a transition to industrialized operation with clear processes. The criticism of not listening to warnings is dismissed with reference to daily meetings.
We are completely confident
The board expresses confidence in the company's development and management. Powercell refers to newer generations having components from Bosch, a large owner, with a critical component replaced and now manufactured by Bosch. The company states it has over 200,000 test hours and 500,000 operating hours with Bosch, but does not state test types or results.
The specific lifespan promised to customers and detailed test results remain unknown.
We are completely confident that we will live up to customers' expectations and entered agreements