Hydrogen retro fit and semi retro fit diesel motors

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Hydrogen fuel news
AiLO Logistics Boosts Green Fleet with 100 Nikola Hydrogen Trucks Order
May 21, 2024 1 By ANGELA LINDERS Introduction of 100 Nikola Hydrogen FCEVs into AiLO’s Fleet
...the introduction of 100 Nikola hydrogen FCEVs into AiLO’s fleet is a game-changer. These zero-emission trucks, set for delivery in 2025, are part of AiLO’s ongoing efforts to advance sustainable logistics services. This move not only aligns with AiLO’s mission but also reinforces the Port of Los Angeles’ commitment to sustainability.
“We’re not just in the business of moving goods; we’re in the business of moving businesses forward,” said Jack Khudikyan, CEO of AiLO Logistics. “Through innovation, technology, and sustainable practices, we aim to redefine the logistics landscape and drive positive change in the industry.”

Nikola Hydrogen Trucks and Their Role in Driving Change
Nikola’s advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology is at the heart of this transformation. The company, recognized globally for its zero-emission transportation and energy infrastructure solutions via its HYLA brand, has been making significant strides in commercializing hydrogen-electric vehicles. The 100-truck order by AiLO is a testament to the growing trust and confidence in Nikola’s capabilities.

“Nikola trucks are on the road today, and the biggest test of our trucks is measured by our customers and their repeat orders,” said Ryan Clayton, Global Head of Sales, Nikola Corporation. “Having a prominent and mission-driven customer in AiLO not only purchase trucks for 2024 but double their order for 2025 is an honor for our organization and a testament to their drive to make a difference.”

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Hydrogen fuel news
WITH SUPPORT FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE), ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY IS ESTABLISHING A NEW RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY FOR HEAVY-DUTY HYDROGEN VEHICLES.
THIS FACILITY AIMS TO TEST LARGE-SCALE HYDROGEN SYSTEMS FOR APPLICATIONS SUCH AS TRUCKS, MARINE VESSELS, AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY.
ARGONNE WILL FOCUS ON EVALUATING FUEL CELL SYSTEMS, PARTICULARLY POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANES (PEM). RANGING FROM 150 TO 600 KILOWATTS.
THE PROJECT WILL RECEIVE AROUND $4 MILLION FROM THE DOE S OFFICE OF ENERG S EFICENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGYS HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE.
THE FACILITY IS EMPECTED TO BECOME OPERATIONAL IN SECOND HALF OF THIS YEAR ADVANGING HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY FOR DIVERSE TRANSPORTATION AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS...

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Hydrogen fuel news
Hyundai XCIENT achieves new record, proves long-term reliability on Swiss roads
June 17, 2024 1 By ERIN KILGORE
Hyundai’s hydrogen truck clocks 10 million km total driving distance in Switzerland.
The Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell electric heavy-duty truck achieved a new record.
“Xcient Fuel Cell is the world’s first heavy-duty fuel cell truck to achieve 5 million km (3.1 million miles) of cumulative driving in real-life customer operations,” said Mark Freymueller, senior vice president and head of commercial vehicle business innovation at Hyundai.
The driving range is over 400 km (248 miles) per charge in real world conditions, Hyundai said. Refueling a full tank of hydrogen takes about eight to 20 minutes, depending on the ambient temperature.

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Hydrogen fuel news
The superalloy is promising for high-temperature applications
The superalloy is better known as a “complex concentrated alloy.” This new substance has been shown to work very well for coating surfaces like the ones used in power stations and power stations as well as airplane and other vehicle engines.

The Superalloy to make 100% hydrogen combustion engines a reality
June 24, 2024 0 By JOHN MAX
Researchers have developed a new alloy combining aluminum and nickel
A team of engineering researchers from the University of Alberta Engineering in Canada has developed a new superalloy made of aluminum and nickel and believe it will be highly beneficial for hydrogen combustion engines. published their findings in the Materials Today journal.
  There, they described the superalloy, called A lCrTiVNi5, and its powerful thermomechanical properties.  Among those properties includes high tolerance to fracture, low expansion, high stability, strength and ductility.  Each of those characteristics makes it ideal for tolerating environments that include high heat and high pressure...

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When I think of the table of elements I can see (antimony?), Iron, chromium, titanium, vanadium, & nickle in the composite's  formula.

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Hydrogen fuel news
01July2024
WALMART CANADA HAS LAUNCHED ITS FIRST FUEL CELL ELECTRIC SEMI- TRUCK IN MISSTSSAUGA, ONTARIO, MARKING A MAJOR STEP TOWARD ECO-FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION.
THIS NIKOLA HYDROGEN FUE CELL EV CLASS 8 TRACTOR. BOASTING A RANGE OF ABOUT 80O KILOMETERS, REPRESENTS WALMARTS MOVE TOWARDS FULLY ATERNATIVELY- POWERED FLEET.
THE TRUCK, PROVIDED BY ITO INDUSTRIES, AIMS TO REDUCE OF CARBON EMISSIONS SUPPORTING WALMARTS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY.
ONTARIO'S MINSTER OF ENERGY APPLAUDS THIS INITIATIVE, HIGHLIGHTING THE PROVINCES EXPANDING HYDROGEN ECONOMY...

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Rolls-Royce Spearheads Groundbreaking Hydrogen Engine Project

June 25, 2024 2 By ANGIE BERGENSON

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable energy solutions, Rolls-Royce has launched the Phoenix project, a collaborative initiative involving five companies and research institutes. The project aims to develop the technologies necessary for a highly efficient, first-of-its-kind hydrogen combustion engine to power combined heat and power (CHP) systems...

...“We are convinced that combustion engines will remain an essential part of the provision of a reliable energy supply during the energy transition,” said Dr. Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems. “We are making them climate-friendly with sustainable fuels. That’s why we at Rolls-Royce are investing in the development of next-generation hydrogen engines. The consortium in the Phoenix project, with its combined expertise, is a guarantee of the success in tackling this major technical challenge.”

Dr. Jörg Stratmann’s statement underscores Rolls-Royce’s commitment to pioneering advancements in hydrogen engine technology...
 By leveraging sustainable fuels, the company aims to make combustion engines more climate-friendly, ensuring their viability during the energy transition...
  This initiative reflects a forward-thinking approach to achieving reliable and sustainable energy solutions...

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econews
This KDH engine has experts in suspense: new fuel predicted 100 years ago has worked
by D. García  07/07/2024 in
 Mobility engine

This is the first non-polluting combustion engine in history: It only emits water vapor and has 440 horsepower
We once talked about the REx engines that nobody knew about, much less in America. However, in the country, we don’t know what the KDH engine is either, with a completely new type of injection that we are not used to. They have just unveiled the next generation, and the world is on tenterhooks while we are still watching for Tesla. The prototype runs on zero-emission fuel (and yes, remember, it’s combustion)—that’s why experts are talking about a “new era”.

This fuel was predicted 100 years ago: Now, it has been used on an engine prototype
Kohler Engines, a manufacturing company that deals in engines for different sectors, has recently exhibited its latest creation, the KDH hydrogen engine, at the 2023 Agritechnica show held in Hannover, Germany. This brand-new internal combustion engine, which can use hydrogen sourced and developed by Kohler itself, represents an important development in the company’s strategic line.

The KDH engine is based on the existing Parent 2.5-liter, four-cylinder KDI 2504 TCR diesel engine, but the diesel injection system excluded, and replaced with a G.I.D.E. system meant for hydrogen supply. This approach enables the engine to be installed in the same manner as a diesel engine for machines, have the same dimensions, PTO’s, and performance, but deliver a zero-carbon solution.

It would be relevant to turn one’s attention to one more advantage of the KDH engine, namely, its capability of performing on hydrogen as if it were diesel. The selection of DI technology instead of PFI accelerates the backfire issue and permits the engine to sustain diesel performance, such as transient response.

The KDH engine aims to match the performance of its diesel counterpart in several key areas:
Maximum power output.
Peak and low-end torque.
Transient response and drivability.
The KDH engine could change FCEVs forever: Why it’s not just another hydrogen prototype.
Kohler Engines has designed the KDH engine to be a direct replacement or as a direct drive, meaning it may fit perfectly well into any piece of equipment. Many elements of the engine are observable in the Form of design similarity with the KDI diesel engine, like the cooling circuit, the power-take-off/flywheel bracket, engine-clamping points, and intake line.

Moreover, the exhaust line also has no need for an after-treatment system (ATS) in stage 5. Another advantage is that this adaptation to existing machine platforms implies that OEMs could effortlessly incorporate the KDH engine into their existing models, thus requiring minor changes in the vicinity of the engine...

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Good news hydrogen, better fuel milage, longer distances!

Hydrogen fuel news
Hydrogen Mileage Feats: Stadler’s Flirt Hydrogen Train vs. Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Car
July 23, 2024 0 By JOHN MAX
Hydrogen-powered vehicles are increasingly setting new benchmarks in the realm of transportation. Recently, Stadler’s Flirt Hydrogen train achieved a Guinness World Record for the furthest distance traveled without refueling by a passenger train, covering an astounding 2,803 kilometers (1,742 miles) on a single tank of hydrogen. This feat highlights the immense potential of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel source for long-distance travel. Here, we explore the details of this record-breaking achievement and compare it to another notable milestone—the Toyota Mirai fuel cell car’s 845-mile range record set in 2021...

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Walmart

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ECONews
America opens the factory of the future and smashes EVs: New engine and 100,000 units per year
by Edwin O.  09/04/2024
cars, Stellantis hydrogen engines

...Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will revolutionize the commercial vehicle market by capturing 40% share
Another notable trend from Stellantis is hydrogen fuel cell technology targeting commercial vehicles. According to Jean-Michel Billig, the man in charge of the group’s hydrogen program, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have the potential to corner 40% of the market share for commercial vehicles within the next decade.

This challenging goal emphasizes the perspective of hydrogen as a suitable replacement for conventional hydrocarbons, particularly for long-range cars and those that require frequent refueling. This approach agrees with the emerging view that diverse zero-emission technologies may be optimal for various forms of vehicles and applications....

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ECSNEWS
The water engine,
running for the first time
in history: 400 hp power
and 6,500 RPM
by Edwin O.
11/13/2024
...Thus, while the automotive world keeps looking for a sustainable solution, hydrogen engines, especially those with water injection systems, could appear as a solution for commercial vehicles, sports cars, and even heavy transportation.

Thus, it can be concluded that the success of AVL RACETECH’s hydrogen-powered engine is a product of innovation and hard work and promotes the idea that motor racing’s future can be considerably green.

Thanks to 400 horsepower output and water injection technology, this engine is a unique breakthrough...

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Eco news
by Sarah I.
11/22/2024
...Ammonia: The new fuel of
the future?
Ammonia is increasingly becoming an
alternative fuel solution and is particularly
gaining popularity in the heavy-duty transport
sector. The specific type of engine Amogy is
testing using ammonia is turning liquid
ammonia into hydrogen. Ammonia is a
compound that contains hydrogen, and when
broken down, it releases hydrogen gas which
can then be used as a fuel in hydrogen-
powered engines or fuel cells. The vehicles
would essentially be hydrogen-powered
engines which use ammonia as their hydrogen carrier...
...ammonia’s widespread use in the transport industry...
While ammonia holds promise as a future fuel for the transportation industry—especially in shipping, heavy-duty trucking, and possibly aviation—its adoption will depend on overcoming challenges related to infrastructure, safety, and technological development. Ammonia’s use as a hydrogen carrier is a promising avenue, particularly for sectors that require high energy density and long-range fueling options...

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Hyzon's advancements
Hydrogen fuel news 26Nov24
...Applications and Impressive
Range
Hyzon's advancements are bringing hydrogen
powered heavy-duty vehicles closer to parity
with their diesel counterparts, particularly in
terms of range and practicality.

Class 8 Trucks
• Achieve 350 miles on a full tank of
hydrogen fuel.
• Refuel in just 15 to 20 minutes with a
350-bar fast-fill dispenser.

Refuse Collection Trucks
• Handle up to 1,200 trash bin lifts and a
125-mile range on a full tank
Reported increased fuel efficiency of up
to 300% compared to traditional diesel
models.
• Some trials demonstrated potential for
more than 1,500 cart lifts on one fill...

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Just curious...do you have stock in a hydrogen company? Lol.