The hydrogen engine is ready to start. This clear signal was sent by the Hydrogen Engine Alliance as the organizer last Thursday and Friday at Hydrogen LIVE in Karlsruhe. 24 exhibitors, including HJS, showed the concentrated potential of this pioneering drive technology. The evening before, 500 interested visitors explored the exhibition grounds.
HJS, as a member of Allianz Wasserstoffmotor e.V., has presented its approach for an exhaust system specifically for H2 engines.
The H2-EAT system has been specially adapted to the operating behavior of the H2 engine and is also particularly compact. The low back pressure supports the engine in terms of consumption and performance characteristics.
Bernd Lindemann, CTO at HJS, summarized: “The event was a great success and showed in an impressive way how the various manufacturers are using their broad expertise to prepare the hydrogen engine for the rapid introduction of a CO2-free drive system. With its many years of experience in the development of exhaust systems, HJS is happy to make a significant contribution on the road to the hydrogen engine.
The hydrogen engine, which can already be used in the short term, is an integral and indispensable part of the technology mix required to achieve the ambitious EU climate targets, said Arnd Franz, CEO of Mahle, at the event.
Michael Theurer, State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transport, also made a plea for technological openness. “We need climate-neutral drives on the road”. Openness to technology is crucial here. We don’t need hydrogen as champagne, but as table water for the drives of the future”.