Westport Fuel Systems announced its new H2 HPDI fuel system. For the first time in Europe, Westport will display an H2 HPDI fuel system-equipped demonstrator truck at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover. H2 HPDI is designed for use in internal combustion engines. The system, when fueled with hydrogen, offers more power and torque than diesel while significantly reducing emissions.

Westport’s H2 HPDI fuel system provides the following benefits:

Up to 20% more power than diesel

Up to 18% more torque than diesel

Preserves existing diesel engine architecture

Preserves existing engine manufacturing infrastructure and investment

Lowest cost to achieve CO2 compliance

We unveil today to the European audience a new CO2 reduction solution for heavy-duty transport. Westport’s H2 HPDI fuel system powering an internal combustion engine turns innovation into answers, creating sustainability we are very proud of. We like to think of it as a game changer without the change. Our technology achieves better performance than diesel engines, with near zero CO2 emissions, all while utilizing existing manufacturing capital investment and infrastructure.—David Johnson, CEO, Westport Fuel Systems

The European Union has set a 2050 deadline to achieve its goal of becoming carbon neutral, and hydrogen fuel in the heavy-duty vehicle sector is expected to play a substantial role in this decarbonization strategy. According to European Commission data, about 20% of the future overall transport fuel mix will be from H2 with an additional 20% composed of low-carbon synthetic fuels derived from H2.

Westport’s H2 HPDI fuel system offers a cost-effective solution. H2 HPDI uses the same technology and shares many of its components with existing LNG HPDI powertrains. As a result, H2 HPDI can utilize existing manufacturing infrastructure, with reduced capital investments, thus expediting time to market.

OEMs will be able to continue using existing internal combustion engines by powering them with hydrogen, thus leveraging their investment in vehicle drivetrain design, supply chain and manufacturing. Engines equipped with this fuel system provide superior performance as compared to spark ignited H2 ICE systems and diesel engines, including greater efficiency and power density as well as lower operating cost. On a heavy-duty cycle, the H2 HPDI fuel system is anticipated to meet or exceed the performance and efficiency delivered by fuel cells.

Posted on 17 September 2022 in Engines, Fuels, Heavy-duty, Hydrogen, Market Background | Permalink | Comments (0)

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