The drive, which the German manufacturer says meets all of the eligibility criteria set by the EU for zero CO2 emission engines, is a further addition to the company’s portfolio of low-emission and zero-emission drive systems.
“DEUTZ are pioneers of carbon-neutral drive systems for off-highway applications,” said DEUTZ CEO Dr. Frank Hiller. "We already manufacture clean and highly efficient engines. Now we are taking the next step: Our hydrogen engine is ready for the market. This represents an important milestone that will help us to make our contribution toward the Paris climate goals."
The company says the hydrogen-powered engine has passed initial tests on the test bench with flying colours and is scheduled to go into full production in 2024.
DEUTZ chief technology officer Dr. Markus Müller added: “The six-cylinder TCG 7.8 H2 is based on an existing engine design. Generating a power output of 200 kW it runs carbon-neutral and very quietly. In principle, the engine is suitable for all current DEUTZ applications, but due to the available infrastructure it is likely to be used first in stationary equipment, generators and rail transport.”
The hydrogen engine’s first pilot application will be in stationary equipment for power generation in partnership with a regional utility company. The pilot is scheduled to commence at the beginning of 2022 with the aim of demonstrating the engine’s suitability for everyday use.
