Bridging Towards Hydrogen: CNG Vehicles as a Path to Hydrogen-Powered Mobility
Key Ideas
  • CNG vehicles are seen as a stepping stone towards hydrogen-powered mobility, sharing similarities in components like valves, regulators, hoses, and fittings with hydrogen-electric applications.
  • Parker Hannifin, a key player, is well-equipped for the technology shift, leveraging its expertise in sealing, filtration, and fluid control for over a century to develop products for hydrogen vehicles.
  • Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are highlighted for their potential to address limitations faced by battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in larger transport, offering advantages like extended battery life on the road.
  • The webinar emphasizes the ongoing collaboration between Parker and OEMs to create systems for fluid control, conveyance, and filtration needed for hydrogen onboard fuel delivery systems, with a focus on developing industry standards.
The H2 View webinar discussed the role of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in transitioning towards hydrogen-powered mobility. Parker Hannifin's Global Platform Manager, Steve Duricky, highlighted the similarities between components in CNG and hydrogen-electric applications, indicating how Parker is well-prepared for the technology shift. Duricky pointed out that while electric vehicles (EVs) are currently dominant, hydrogen will play a crucial role in addressing the limitations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in larger transport operations. By extending the battery life on the road, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) offer a promising solution. Parker's commitment to collaborating with OEMs to develop systems for fluid conveyance, fluid control, and filtration necessary for hydrogen onboard fuel delivery systems was emphasized. The webinar also featured discussions on hydrogen-powered vehicles, embrittlement in hydrogen systems, and the design considerations for filtration and humidification of solutions. This showcases the industry's proactive approach in advancing hydrogen technology and preparing for the future of sustainable transport.
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