A brand-new hydrogen engine has been developed in Cologne,...

A brand-new hydrogen engine has been developed in Cologne, Germany to help accelerate the rollout of low and zero emission drive systems.Developed by Deutz, the TCG 7.8 H2 engine has already passed initial tests on the test bench and is scheduled to go into full production in 2024.Following those tests, the engine’s first pilot application will soon be in stationary equipment for power generation in partnership with a regional utility company.Scheduled to begin in 2022, the tests hope to demonstrate the engine’s suitability for everyday use.On the development, Dr. Frank Hiller, CEO of Deutz, said, “Deutz are pioneers of carbon-neutral drive systems for off-highway applications. We already manufacture clean and highly efficient engines.“Now we are taking the next step: Our hydrogen engine is ready for the market. This represents an important milestone that will help us to make our contribution toward the Paris climate goals.”Dr. Markus Müller, Chief Technology Officer of Deutz, added, “The six-cylinder TCG 7.8 H2 is based on an existing engine design. Generating a power output of 200 kW it runs carbon-neutral and very quietly.“In principle, the engine is suitable for all current DEUTZ applications, but due to the available infrastructure it is likely to be used first in stationary equipment, generators, and rail transport.”

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