TUPY, Westport Fuel Systems and AVL to Collaborate in Demonstration of World's Most Efficient Hydrogen-Fueled Internal Combus...
July 07 2021 - 7:46AM
TUPY (TUPY3/B3), a world-leading specialist of casting and
machining of highly engineered structural components, Westport Fuel
Systems Inc. (TSX/Nasdaq: WPRT), a global leader in alternative
fuel, low emission transportation technologies, and AVL List GmbH,
the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation
and testing in the automotive industry, today jointly announced a
collaboration to develop a highly efficient hydrogen
(H2) internal combustion engine
(ICE) for heavy goods transportation. The direct collaboration aims
at combining advanced material and casting technologies with the
latest H2 ICE technology using
high pressure direct injection (HPDI)™.
Hydrogen is a promising energy carrier for
carbon neutral heavy-duty transportation applications, as it has
the potential for fast refueling and can be used to power fuel
cells or ICEs. Unlike fuel cell technology, hydrogen ICEs enable
carbon neutral transportation utilizing existing base engine
technology. Powertrain efficiency will be a key success factor to
ensure affordable hydrogen truck and bus solutions.
In order to increase efficiency and therefore
improve fuel consumption of current spark ignited hydrogen ICEs,
TUPY, Westport and AVL will jointly work on the development of an
HPDI H2-ICE. To deal with high peak firing pressures, superior
materials, casting and machining technologies are required. AVL
successfully completed the development of the AVL Hydrogen Engine
in collaboration with Graz University of Technology earlier this
year, while Westport has also previously demonstrated successful
startup and trials of heavy-duty ICEs running on H2 using HPDI.
First testbed results of this new joint development program with
AVL, TUPY and Westport are expected by early 2022.
“We believe our technical expertise and
collaboration with customers and universities enable us to play an
important role in decarbonization. We are studying new materials,
geometries and machining that can improve the performance of new
alternative, low carbon, fuels. It is very rewarding to partner up
with AVL and Westport in this search for a carbon-free, cost
efficient transport solution,” said Fernando de Rizzo, CEO of
TUPY.
“Hydrogen HPDI offers OEMs a fast,
cost-efficient pathway to carbon-neutral technology, without
sacrificing performance,” said David M. Johnson, CEO of Westport
Fuel Systems. “Our collaboration with AVL and TUPY aims to further
demonstrate that an H2 HPDI solution can meet the performance and
efficiency requirements demanded by the market, while leveraging
billions of dollars of existing manufacturing and engine expertise
developed over the past century. HPDI is already successfully
powering thousands of trucks today, reducing and/or nearly
eliminating greenhouse gases on a proven technology platform.”
“Our experts are very actively working on
CO2-neutral solutions which can enter the market by 2025 – among
them is the hydrogen ICE. The fast introduction of this technology
will help accelerate the build-up of hydrogen fueling
infrastructure. With our expertise in latest ICE technology, TUPY’s
material and casting know-how and Westport’s superior gaseous fuel
system technologies, we expect to achieve outstanding levels of
power density, efficiency with competitive total cost of
ownership,” concludes Rolf Dreisbach, EVP Truck and Bus of AVL.
About Westport Fuel
SystemsWestport Fuel Systems is driving innovation to
power a cleaner tomorrow. The company is a leading supplier of
advanced fuel delivery components and systems for clean, low-carbon
fuels such as natural gas, renewable natural gas, propane, and
hydrogen to the global automotive industry. Westport’s technology
delivers the performance and fuel efficiency required by
transportation applications and the environmental benefits that
address climate change and urban air quality challenges.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with operations in Europe,
Asia, North America and South America, the company serves customers
in more than 70 countries with leading global transportation
brands. For more information: www.wfsinc.com.
About AVLWith more than 11,000
employees, AVL is the world’s largest independent company for
development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and
in other sectors. Drawing on its pioneering spirit, the company
provides concepts, solutions and methodologies to shape future
mobility trends. AVL creates innovative and affordable technologies
to effectively reduce CO2 by applying a multi-energy carrier
strategy for all applications – from hybrid to battery electric and
fuel cell technologies. The company supports customers throughout
the entire development process from the ideation phase to serial
production. To accelerate the vision of smart and connected
mobility AVL has established competencies in the fields of ADAS,
autonomous driving and digitalization. AVL’s passion is innovation.
Together with an international network of experts that extends over
26 countries and with 45 Tech- and Engineering Centers worldwide,
AVL drives sustainable mobility trends for a greener future. In
2020, the company generated a turnover of 1.7 billion Euros, of
which 12% are invested in R&D activities.For more information:
www.avl.com
About TUPY TUPY is a Brazilian
company specialized in developing and manufacturing highly
engineered, machined, cast iron components applied to a variety of
capital goods such as trucks, construction and agricultural
machinery and many others industrial applications. These solutions
contribute to the improvement of life standards such as sanitation,
drinking water, health, housing and the production and distribution
of food. For more information: www.tupy.com.br
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include statements regarding the expected timing for first testbed
results of the described engine and the levels of power density,
efficiency and total cost of ownership expected from such engine.
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Investor Inquiries:Christine
MarksInvestor RelationsT: +1
604-718-2046E: invest@wfsinc.com
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