DEUTZ Collaborates on Hydrogen Engines for Off-Highway Applications

DEUTZ has joined the PoWer consortium, a research initiative aimed at advancing hydrogen-based drive systems for construction and agricultural machinery. The project, led by MAHLE, involves multiple industry and academic partners, including Claas, Liebherr, and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Supported by €5.1 million in funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, the three-year effort seeks to evaluate hydrogen's potential across non-road mobile machinery applications.

The initiative will include vehicle concept studies, fleet and infrastructure analyses, and testing of exhaust gas aftertreatment systems. Research will focus on hydrogen's effects on engine materials, friction, and wear characteristics, ensuring compliance with future emission standards. DEUTZ is contributing its expertise, including insights from its TCG 7.8 H2 hydrogen engine, which the company has already developed and showcased as production-ready.

“At DEUTZ, we have already developed and unveiled a production-ready hydrogen engine – the TCG 7.8 H2. So we are delighted to be able to contribute our expertise to this joint project and work with strong partners in driving forward the development of hydrogen engines for the off-highway sector,” said Dr. Paul Grzeschik, Head of Design and Preliminary Development at DEUTZ.

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