Hydrogen combustion engine technology for trucks

Hydrogen combustion engine research

Public–private partnership supporting research and innovation in hydrogen technologies in Europe, succeeding the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking.

Automotive

An engine that burns hydrogen as fuel, emitting only water vapor, while mirroring traditional internal combustion principles.

A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.

Industrial burners that can seamlessly switch between natural gas and hydrogen fuel, used in BMW's Leipzig plant paintshop to reduce fossil fuel reliance.

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A European pilot project aimed at promoting hydrogen mobility in freight transport, testing hydrogen-powered vehicles in real-world conditions across multiple countries.

BMW's planned hydrogen fuel cell vehicle for future introduction to the market.

Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks project investigating the use of hydrogen combustion engines alongside fuel cell drivetrains for freight transport.

A fuel cell sport utility vehicle powered by hydrogen, being provided by BMW for the South African hydrogen infrastructure collaboration.

A zero-emission truck that uses hydrogen fuel cells to generate power, offering a long operational range and fast refueling times.

Trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines, tested through the HyCET project as an alternative to fuel cell drivetrains, generating virtually no emissions.