Global Data found that although some people believe that hydrogen engines will fail, China has a big stake.
Although sceptics insist that the internal combustion engine (ICE) is dead and hydrogen cannot be started, it seems that significant research and development of this technology is being carried out across regions. GlobalData found that although China is one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) producers and markets in the world, it is still actively exploring alternative energy technologies for vehicles to achieve its sustainable development goals, including leading data and analysis companies for hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2 ICE) for commercial vehicles.
Kiran Raj, Director of Disruptive Technical Practices at GlobalData commented:
"As the internal combustion engine technology of traditional fossil fuels is expected to gradually disappear, China has launched a boom around H2 ICE to deal with pollution and climate change. Such development goes hand in hand with hydrogen production, charging infrastructure and hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles (FCEVs) to expand the scale to meet the requirements of a greener environment."
Abhishek Paul Choudhury, senior disruptive technology analyst at GlobalData, commented:
"Hydrogen production, especially green hydrogen, is a costly business. However, with the support of the government, domestic companies are developing hydrogen compatible internal combustion engines for large commercial vehicles known as" hydrogen internal combustion engines vehicles "(HICEV). These engines offer zero vehicle emissions, fast charging and better range. But on the other hand, their construction and maintenance are both complex and expensive, and there are also potential security risks. "
GlobalData's Innovation Explorer database highlights the innovation that China is accelerating the development of H2 ICE technology.
Yuchai International
China Yuchai International (China Yuchai) launched the first hydrogen engine "YCK05" in operation for the Chinese commercial vehicle market.
The hydrogen powered engine adopts advanced technologies, including high-pressure multi-point input air injection, efficient low inertia turbocharging and efficient lean combustion. Its design improves the engine structure and its supporting systems, such as combustion and gas distribution systems.
FAW
FAW Group (FAW), through its subsidiary FAW Jiefang, has developed the first domestic direct injection H2 internal combustion engine for heavy commercial vehicles. It is a 13L heavy-duty engine that can run more than 500hp.
A four cylinder engine with a displacement of 2L, with an indicated thermal efficiency of about 55%, is equipped with a turbocharger to provide dual fuel injection of hydrogen and ammonia, which can be flexibly converted into net zero carbon fuel 名媛直播 such as hydrogen.
GAC Group
GAC has tested a hydrogen internal combustion engine with a thermal efficiency up to 44%. It also includes an upgraded hydrogen supply system to increase power density and reduce the possibility of hydrogen leakage. The new engine seems to have better heat dissipation, thereby reducing the risk of combustion.
Weichai Power?
Weichai Power joined hands with CNHTC to launch the first commercial H2 internal combustion engine truck of the Yellow River brand in China. Weichai Power has built 13L H2 ICE, whose commercial applications include port, city, power plant, steel plant, industrial park and other unique traffic environments.
Choudhury concluded: "China's goal is to achieve a carbon peak by 2030 and a carbon neutral by 2060. At this time, green and low-carbon development has been accepted by the world. Under the condition that the government promotes through subsidies, it can be safely assumed that China's hydrogen internal combustion engine market will expand in the future."
