Test centres in Burscheid, Germany and Arbor, Michigan, has developed two test cells specifically dedicated to hydrogen ICEs to enhance the company’s globally integrated ICE test capabilities.
This supports original equipment engine and vehicle manufacturers as they begin to decarbonise the ICE.
Tenneco is now well-positioned to provide technology solutions that can help accelerate the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of future combustion engine generations to align with climate goals.
Stefan Rittmann, Vice President of Tenneco, said, “We contend it’s not combustion-engine technology causing green-house gas emissions in the product-use phase; it is the fuel used in the ICE that defines vehicle emissions.
“Therefore, green hydrogen offers great potential for cleaner transportation, especially in sectors difficult to electrify, such as heavy-duty applications and the industrial and marine sectors.”
Dr. Steffen Hoppe, Powertrain’s Director Technology Rings & Liners, Tenneco, added, “Using our knowledge about the influence of hydrogen on the combustion process, we can address hydrogen-specific challenges like pre-ignition and H2-slip into the crankcase as well as the influence on tribology and materials.
“The R&D from our H2 test benches, along with support from our simulation tools like PRiME3D®, can accelerate the development process and help our customers go to market with highly efficient H2 combustion engines.”
Tenneco’s new test cells support manufacturers in the H2 ICE concepts, testing prototype engines and components for durability, wear, emissions, fuel efficiency and performance.
Earlier this year, JCP announced it’s set to unveil a brand-new hydrogen combustion engine, which H2 View understands the ICE has already powered JCB a prototype backhoe loader and loadall telescopic handler.
Set to be unveiled at the Conexpo in Las Vegas, US, the hydrogen-fuelled ICE is intended to be used as a ‘zero-emissions solution’ for construction and agriculture equipment.
Read more: JCB to unveil brand new hydrogen combustion engine
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