The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced 27 projects to develop innovative mobility options, including $10.5 million for three projects focused on research, development, and demonstration of hydrogen combustion engines.
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office
January 31, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced 27 projects to receive $71 million to develop innovative mobility options, including $10.5 million for three projects focused on research, development, and demonstration of hydrogen combustion engines. These selections are part of a larger $131 million announcement by DOE's Vehicle Technologies Office centered on boosting the nation's battery supply chain and supercharging electric vehicle innovation.
Awardees working on hydrogen combustion engine innovation include:
| Name | Location (City, State) | Project Description |
|---|---|---|
| PACCAR Inc. | Mount Vernon, WA | Development and demonstration of a heavy-duty hydrogen internal combustion engine |
| Cummins Inc. | Columbus, IN | Development of a high-efficiency, low emissions, heavy-duty hydrogen internal combustion engine |
| Powertrain | Plymouth, MI | Development of a high-power, ultra-low emissions, heavy-duty hydrogen engine |
These internal combustion engine projects will support the use of hydrogen in the medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) transportation sector, thereby also supporting the use of hydrogen in MD/HD fuel cell vehicles, which have been identified as a key end use for hydrogen in the national hydrogen strategy. The national strategy guides the priorities of the Hydrogen Interagency Task Force, which is coordinating a whole-of-government approach to advancing hydrogen. These efforts include tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act and ongoing research, development, and demonstration to drive down the cost of hydrogen and achieve the Hydrogen Shot goal of $1 per kilogram within a decade.