Cummins Receives Award from the UK Government to Accelerate Hydrogen Engine Development for Medium and Heavy-Duty Engines
September 23 2021 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today that its
hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) program is
beginning development of a medium-duty 6.7-liter and a heavy-duty
15-liter engine.
“We’ve established significant goals as part of our PLANET 2050
sustainability strategy, including a target of zero emissions,”
said Srikanth Padmanabhan, President, Engine Business, Cummins Inc.
“Reducing well-to-wheels carbon emissions requires innovation of
both energy sources and power solutions. While use cases for
battery electric and fuel cell electric powertrains are promising,
the pairing of green hydrogen in the proven technology of internal
combustion engines, provides an important complement to future zero
emissions solutions.”
Based on next generation platforms, the goal for the new
hydrogen engines is to achieve zero carbon emissions, and enhanced
power density and improved thermal efficiency.
“Cummins’ leadership and deep knowledge in the global natural
gas vehicle market and gaseous-fueled technologies will enable us
to develop these new hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines
for medium and heavy-duty markets,” added Padmanabhan. We are ready
to accelerate the pace of our H2-ICE program to ensure Cummins
continues to be a leader in this new, exciting technology.”
The development of the 6.7-liter hydrogen engine will focus on
medium-duty truck, buses, and construction applications, such as
excavators and wheel loaders. A new 15-liter platform offers the
potential to bring hydrogen gas-fueled engine capability to heavy
duty long-haul trucks.
Cummins global technical centers will work together to achieve
commercial viability for the H2-ICE project on a global basis. Part
of the development work to be undertaken at Cummins Darlington
facility and will be supported by a funding award recently received
from the UK Government, provided through the Advanced Propulsion
Centre (APC), recognizing the potential for Cummins H2-ICE to play
a major role in de-carbonizing transport from 2025 onward.
Using proven and existing engine platforms for the H2-ICE
program, also means that Cummins will be able to use its existing
engine production facilities and service support network reducing
costs and improving efficiency. In addition. the company can also
reduce vehicle and equipment re-development timelines, as many
existing driveline components can be retained when paired with the
hydrogen-fueled engines.
Cummins adds another important resource in terms of integrating
the hydrogen engine with the high-pressure gas vessels and supply
lines it makes through its JV, NPROXX, which are installed on the
vehicle or the equipment. Cummins pivotal role in expanding the
hydrogen economy also extends to the design and manufacture of PEM
fuel cells and renewable green hydrogen by proton exchange membrane
(PEM) electrolyzers, uniquely linking a Cummins hydrogen ecosphere
from production to vehicle power and fuel storage.
About the Advanced Propulsion Centre The Advanced
Propulsion Centre (APC) collaborates with UK government, the
automotive industry and academia to accelerate the
industrialization of technologies, supporting the transition to
deliver net-zero emission vehicles. With its deep sector expertise
and cutting-edge knowledge of new propulsion technologies, APC’s
role in building and advising project consortia helps projects
start more quickly and deliver increased value. In the longer term,
its work to drive innovation and encourage collaboration is
building the foundations for a successful and sustainable UK
automotive industry. For more information go to apcuk.co.uk or
follow us @theapcuk on Twitter and Advanced Propulsion Centre UK on
LinkedIn.
About Cummins Inc. Cummins Inc., a global power leader,
is a corporation of complementary business segments that design,
manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power
solutions. The company’s products range from diesel, natural gas,
electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components
including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems,
controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions,
electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power
systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. Headquartered
in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins
employs approximately 57,825 people committed to powering a more
prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility
priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment
and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online,
through a network of company-owned and independent distributor
locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and
earned about $1.8 billion on sales of $19.8 billion in 2020. See
how Cummins is powering a world that’s always on by accessing news
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https://www.cummins.com/always-on.
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Jon Mills, Cummins Inc. 317-658-4540 Jon.mills@cummins.com
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