SIX-CYLINDER HYDROGEN ENGINE ALREADY ADOPTED FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS WORLDWIDE

he Deutz TCG 7.8 H2 hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) has been previewed in a series of applications, including the HyCET project.  A  key high-profile energy-generation project involves the hydrogen ICE genset sold to a customer in China.  As recently as September 2024 the engine for was certified by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority for use in off-highway applications, including power generation.

 Deutz's TCG 7.8 H2 is a six-cylinder engine which produces 200 kW. The RS Zero regional rail prototype has already been ffitted with the TCG 7.8 H2 hydrogen ICE.

“We should not write off combustion technology, but rather continue to develop it in a climate-friendly way. The use of our hydrogen engine in rail vehicles shows once more that pure electrification is not the only solution, especially in the off-highway sector,” comments Dr. Ing. Markus Müller, chief Sales and Technology officer at Deutz.

“Wherever a battery-electric drive isn’t suitable, we offer a feasible alternative with our hydrogen solutions. And together with our battery solutions, we are making a significant contribution to climate-friendly mobility.”

 In addition to the TCG engine, Deutz is also offering its new hydrogen refuelling system, which can support capacities from 4 to 80 kg.