Revolutionizing Heavy Duty Vehicles: Converting Diesel Engines to Hydrogen Power
Key Ideas
- Mahle, a major auto supplier, aims to convert older diesel engines into hydrogen-powered engines for heavy-duty vehicles.
- Dr. Marko Worth highlights the benefits of converting existing engines, promoting sustainability by repurposing rather than scrapping.
- The technology is targeted towards heavy-duty trucks and agricultural machinery, offering a sustainable alternative in transportation.
- Hydrogen engines could provide a 100 km range with just 1 kilo of hydrogen, promising efficiency and reduced emissions in the transportation sector.
Mahle, a significant player in the automotive industry, is looking to revolutionize heavy-duty vehicles by converting older diesel engines into hydrogen-powered ones. While electric vehicles have gained traction, Mahle sees the potential of hydrogen technology for trucks and heavy agricultural equipment. Dr. Marko Worth, a lead engineer at Mahle, explains how this conversion process can bring sustainability by reusing existing engines with minimal modifications. The focus is on enhancing the lifespan of diesel vehicles by transforming them into hydrogen engines, thus reducing the need for scrappage. The efficiency of hydrogen engines is highlighted, with the ability to cover 100 km with just 1 kilo of hydrogen. This shift towards hydrogen power in transportation showcases a promising future for sustainable and eco-friendly heavy-duty vehicles.