FEV Advancements in Hydrogen Powertrains for Vehicles
Key Ideas
- FEV showcases hydrogen ICE powertrains for commercial vehicles, paving the way for private vehicle applications.
- Challenges like fast flame speed and storage issues exist for hydrogen ICE, but FEV presents a 2.5L engine with impressive specs.
- FEV also reveals a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain for light-commercial vehicles, boasting a range of up to 350 km with quick refueling.
- CEO Dr. Patrick Hupperich highlights the importance of a diverse technology mix, praising hydrogen's role in reducing CO2 emissions in transportation.
Engineering service provider FEV is making strides in promoting hydrogen powertrains for vehicles. They are focusing on both hydrogen ICE powertrains for commercial vehicles and hydrogen fuel-cell powertrains for light-commercial vehicles, with potential for private cars. Challenges like fast flame speed and storage issues exist for hydrogen ICE, but FEV presents a 2.5L engine with 74 hp power output and no relevant pollutants. Additionally, FEV reveals a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain with a range of up to 350 km and quick refueling. CEO Dr. Patrick Hupperich emphasizes the importance of a mix of technologies to reduce CO2 emissions in transportation, praising the potential of hydrogen in fuel cells and combustion engines.