Technologies for Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Vehicles

IAA Transportation 2024 Eaton to Showcase Technologies for Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Vehicles

2024-09-11 Source: Press release 2 min Reading Time

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Intelligent power management company Eaton announced it will showcase a broad range of innovative solutions for hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles September 17–22 at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, Germany.

Eaton’s hydrogen recirculation blower cycles surplus hydrogen to the stack's inlet, which extends system longevity through anode purging. Business Wire(Bild: Business Wire) — Eaton’s hydrogen recirculation blower cycles surplus hydrogen to the stack's inlet, which extends system longevity through anode purging. Business Wire
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Eaton views hydrogen as a key player in the decarbonization of commercial vehicles. Whether through hydrogen fuel cells or hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, Eaton offers a broad range of innovative solutions that position the company as a valuable supplier in this emerging market.

Eaton believes that hydrogen can play a significant role in decarbonizing commercial vehicles.

Scott Adams, senior vice president, Global Products, Eaton’s Mobility Group

Eaton’s TVS technology improves fuel cell performance

Recirculating excess hydrogen through the fuel cell stack is critical for achieving high efficiency in fuel cells. Based on Eaton’s TVS technology, its hydrogen recirculation blower cycles surplus hydrogen to the stack's inlet, extending system longevity through anode purging, managing water, and reducing cold start issues while maximizing hydrogen utilization by improving efficiency and stack responsiveness.H2 ICE engines need significantly more air for the combustion process. According to Eaton the companies TVS supercharger provides the ability to produce instant air flow at low engine speeds, can be disengaged to reduce parasitic losses when not needed, and can be optimized to complement a turbocharger in super-turbo applications.

Hydrogen ICE solutions present challenges requiring innovative solutions

Hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines pose unique challenges that fall squarely within Eaton’s area of expertise—engine air management.H2 ICE engines have higher combustion chamber temperatures compared to diesel engines, making them susceptible to surface auto-ignition or knocking. Eaton, leveraged its experience to develop its next generation of hollow valves designed specifically for commercial vehicles and hydrogen-powered applications. The innovative design of the new hollow valves results in lower temperatures, which reduces the risk of engine knock and allows the valve to be produced with more cost-effective materials.

Hydrogen internal combustion vehicles require robust engine brakes

H2 ICE engines need more engine braking due to their low compression ratio. Eaton’s 1.5 stroke engine brake delivers 40% more braking power at low speed compared to a conventional engine brake. Testing has shown that the combination of an Eaton supercharger and 1.5-stroke engine brake provides additional braking power of up to 20%.
For more information on Eaton’s commercial vehicle market solutions, visit Hall 21, Booth B22 at IAA Transportation 2024. (kib)

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