KGM Mobility will source core hydrogen engine technology from PHINIA to deliver a 2-litre, diesel-based hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE).
The South Korean automobile manufacturer (formerly SsangYong) stated that the vehicle would comply with NOx emission regulations and deliver a driving range of over 500 km with its engine. As a result, it will be marketed for both industrial and automotive applications.
Under the partnership, PHINIA will supply hydrogen and diesel engine components, including engine management systems (EMS), injectors, and pumps. Meanwhile, KGM will contribute its in-house engine technology and integrate it with PHINIA’s fuel injection systems and ECU technology.
The two companies will implement the project as part of the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) initiative to reduce domestic greenhouse gas emissions.
“Eco-friendly hydrogen engines are a crucial next-generation powertrain technology,” stated a KGM representative. “The hydrogen engine developed through this collaboration will apply not only to vehicles but also to construction and industrial machinery.
“Leveraging KGM’s unique ICE expertise, we aim to pioneer the alternative fuel market and expand the eco-friendly pickup segment, targeting niche opportunities in the ICE market.”
Last year, PHINIA completed a 1,000 km, 12-hour vehicle testing phase using its hydrogen ICE technology.
Read more:PHINIA announces successful hydrogen ICE testing
The US-based company’s Chief Technology Officer, Todd Anderson, said the on-road demonstration proved that hydrogen ICE solutions can deliver the “power, durability, performance and range necessary for demanding applications.”
Hydrogen ICE: The future of off-road machinery
“Hydrogen internal combustion engines (ICE) offer immediate decarbonisation for non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) by facilitating a quick transition to hydrogen fuel, driving investment and infrastructure growth for hydrogen.”
This was the opinion of Prof. Sam Akehurst, Research Director at IAAPS, whose research found that hydrogen ICE technology can match or exceed diesel engine efficiency with little to no emissions.
Despite being a key sector in the UK economy, contributing over £17.6bn ($22.4bn) in 2022, off-road vehicles and heavy machinery are among the most challenging to decarbonise.
This is attributed to the sector’s reliance on diverse machinery operating in varied environments with demanding duty cycles, along with its heavy reliance on diesel engines.
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