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BMW Group said today that it is testing hydrogen combustion engine truck at Leipzig. [Thus far, Japanese vehicle makers appear to be leading the use of hydrogen fuel with the cooperation of the Japanese government. The Germans, who once scoffed at Japanese technological prowess when Lexus and Infiniti debuted appear to be trailing them in hydrogen fuel technologies – AutoCrat]*
“Logistics is the backbone of our production. That is why we are adopting a technology-open, data-based approach to identify suitable alternative truck drive trains for each specific application. For the first time in German car production, we are using a truck with a hydrogen combustion engine in regular operations. This project will give us valuable practical experience in real-world logistics operations and make an important contribution to further developing this technology,” said Dirk Wiedmann, head of Production Network and Logistics at the BMW Group.
“Testing will take place both on longer transport routes and in three-shift operation in the vicinity of the plant. The insights gained through this project will help identify suitable logistics applications for vehicles with hydrogen combustion engines,” BMW said.
Battery-electric and Hydrogen Trucks Complement Each Other
“Hydrogen trucks are particularly well-suited to demanding transport applications, especially those involving high daily mileage, multi-shift operations or specific infrastructure requirements. Short refueling times reduce downtime. A hydrogen truck can also be deployed in regions without adequate charging infrastructure or a high-capacity grid connection. This is particularly relevant for long-haul routes and heavily used vehicles. However, an appropriate and reliable hydrogen filling infrastructure is still required,” BMW said.
Hydrogen Engine Based On Diesel Technology
“The hydrogen combustion engine is based on diesel technology and therefore easy to integrate into existing vehicle and maintenance structures, facilitating the ramp-up of H2 combustion-engine technology. The hydrogen combustion engine also delivers comparable performance and robustness to a diesel engine under high loads and in situations involving dynamic driving profiles. Compared to the hydrogen fuel cell, in particular, the hydrogen engine is significantly less sensitive to variations in hydrogen quality and can therefore guarantee higher availability,” BMW said.
Funded by Federal Ministry of Transport
Testing of the hydrogen combustion engine truck at BMW Group Plant Leipzig is part of the HyCET (Hydrogen Combustion Engine Truck) research and development project. The project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport, develops and tests trucks with hydrogen combustion engines under real-world conditions. Headed by the BMW Group, the project partners are pooling their expertise in vehicle development, installation of the necessary hydrogen infrastructure and practical logistics operations. The hydrogen engine was developed by DEUTZ; the Rudolph Logistics Group operates the hydrogen combustion truck; and TEAL MOBILITY installed the necessary hydrogen filling stations. The aim is to generate reliable data for the technical, operational, environmental and economic assessment and to identify suitable applications for hydrogen trucks.
BMW Group Strategy for Reduced Logistics Emissions
“HyCET forms part of the BMW Group Strategy for Reduced Logistics Emissions. As part of this strategy, the BMW Group is developing logistics concepts to reduce CO2 emissions from its global transport activities and assess the suitability of alternative drive technologies for different use cases. In evaluating alternative drive solutions on a technology-neutral basis, the decisive factor is how well a technology suits the specific transport task. A particular focus is on technical maturity and reliability, operating performance, CO2 emissions, economic feasibility and availability of the essential energy and refueling infrastructure,” BMW said.
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
BMW Group Testing Hydrogen Combustion Engine Truck
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BMW Group said today that it is testing hydrogen combustion engine truck at Leipzig. [Thus far, Japanese vehicle makers appear to be leading the use of hydrogen fuel with the cooperation of the Japanese government. The Germans, who once scoffed at Japanese technological prowess when Lexus and Infiniti debuted appear to be trailing them in hydrogen fuel technologies – AutoCrat]*
“Logistics is the backbone of our production. That is why we are adopting a technology-open, data-based approach to identify suitable alternative truck drive trains for each specific application. For the first time in German car production, we are using a truck with a hydrogen combustion engine in regular operations. This project will give us valuable practical experience in real-world logistics operations and make an important contribution to further developing this technology,” said Dirk Wiedmann, head of Production Network and Logistics at the BMW Group.
“Testing will take place both on longer transport routes and in three-shift operation in the vicinity of the plant. The insights gained through this project will help identify suitable logistics applications for vehicles with hydrogen combustion engines,” BMW said.
Battery-electric and Hydrogen Trucks Complement Each Other
“Hydrogen trucks are particularly well-suited to demanding transport applications, especially those involving high daily mileage, multi-shift operations or specific infrastructure requirements. Short refueling times reduce downtime. A hydrogen truck can also be deployed in regions without adequate charging infrastructure or a high-capacity grid connection. This is particularly relevant for long-haul routes and heavily used vehicles. However, an appropriate and reliable hydrogen filling infrastructure is still required,” BMW said.
Hydrogen Engine Based On Diesel Technology
“The hydrogen combustion engine is based on diesel technology and therefore easy to integrate into existing vehicle and maintenance structures, facilitating the ramp-up of H2 combustion-engine technology. The hydrogen combustion engine also delivers comparable performance and robustness to a diesel engine under high loads and in situations involving dynamic driving profiles. Compared to the hydrogen fuel cell, in particular, the hydrogen engine is significantly less sensitive to variations in hydrogen quality and can therefore guarantee higher availability,” BMW said.
Funded by Federal Ministry of Transport
Testing of the hydrogen combustion engine truck at BMW Group Plant Leipzig is part of the HyCET (Hydrogen Combustion Engine Truck) research and development project. The project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport, develops and tests trucks with hydrogen combustion engines under real-world conditions. Headed by the BMW Group, the project partners are pooling their expertise in vehicle development, installation of the necessary hydrogen infrastructure and practical logistics operations. The hydrogen engine was developed by DEUTZ; the Rudolph Logistics Group operates the hydrogen combustion truck; and TEAL MOBILITY installed the necessary hydrogen filling stations. The aim is to generate reliable data for the technical, operational, environmental and economic assessment and to identify suitable applications for hydrogen trucks.
BMW Group Strategy for Reduced Logistics Emissions
“HyCET forms part of the BMW Group Strategy for Reduced Logistics Emissions. As part of this strategy, the BMW Group is developing logistics concepts to reduce CO2 emissions from its global transport activities and assess the suitability of alternative drive technologies for different use cases. In evaluating alternative drive solutions on a technology-neutral basis, the decisive factor is how well a technology suits the specific transport task. A particular focus is on technical maturity and reliability, operating performance, CO2 emissions, economic feasibility and availability of the essential energy and refueling infrastructure,” BMW said.
*AutoInformed on
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.