Advancing Hydrogen Innovation in North America: The Launch of H2EA-NA
Key Ideas
- The Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America (H2EA-NA) aims to promote hydrogen as a viable alternative fuel for internal combustion engines, supporting the transition to electrification and zero-emission technologies.
- University of California, Riverside (UCR) and University of Michigan, along with industry partners, are pioneering this alliance to advance hydrogen-powered combustion engines and highlight their role in the clean energy transition.
- Founding members include industry leaders like Cummins, Daimler Truck North America, Mahle, and Tenneco. By fostering innovation and collaboration, the alliance aims to educate the public, build support for hydrogen infrastructure, and drive technological advancements in North America.
- Funding for H2EA-NA will be sourced from annual membership fees from participating companies, with funds directed to the nonprofit UC Riverside Foundation. The alliance seeks to overcome barriers in infrastructure, policy, and public awareness to accelerate hydrogen fuel innovation in the U.S.
The Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America (H2EA-NA) has been launched by the University of California, Riverside (UCR), the University of Michigan, and industry partners to advocate for hydrogen as a sustainable alternative fuel for internal combustion engines (ICE) and support the shift towards electrification and zero-emission technologies. Co-directed by experts like Georgios Karavalakis and Wayne Miller from UCR and André Boehman from the University of Michigan, the alliance aims to promote the advantages of hydrogen-powered ICEs where electrification may not be feasible. Leaders from the automotive, energy, and government sectors are collaborating to educate the public, enhance hydrogen infrastructure, and drive innovation in North America. Founding members include companies like Cummins, Daimler Truck North America, Mahle, and Tenneco, each contributing expertise in developing efficient engines for hydrogen use. By uniting key stakeholders, H2EA-NA seeks to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen ICE technology and address challenges in power, range, and infrastructure development. The alliance also highlights the U.S.'s potential to lead in hydrogen fuel innovation but acknowledges barriers like infrastructure limitations and high costs. Funding for H2EA-NA will be obtained through annual membership fees from participating companies, supporting operations to propel hydrogen innovation in North America.