
Hydrogen ICE (internal combustion engine), also known as H2 ICE, is an engine that uses hydrogen (H2) as its primary fuel. Much like traditional internal combustion engines, it generates power by combusting fuel within the engine’s cylinders. However, instead of gasoline or diesel, hydrogen is ignited to produce the pressure needed to drive the pistons. When hydrogen combusts completely, the only byproduct is water vapor—eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and making H2 ICE a compelling solution for decarbonizing transportation.
Further, hydrogen ICE (H2 ICE) can divert and utilize conventional gasoline and diesel engine parts, development environments, and common skill sets for internal combustion engines. Plus, hydrogen ICE is attractive as a means of utilizing hydrogen, because the purity requirements of the fuel are not as stringent as required for fuel cells.
As a trusted partner in future mobility, HORIBA offers comprehensive testing and measurement solutions tailored for hydrogen internal combustion engine development. Our portfolio includes advanced emissions analyzers, precision measurement tools, facility safety systems, and automation software—designed to meet the demanding requirements of hydrogen engine testing.
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Overview of Hydrogen ICE
Hydrogen internal combustion engines are gaining attention as a practical and scalable pathway toward decarbonizing the mobility sector and achieving carbon neutrality. By using hydrogen as fuel, these engines emit only water during combustion—offering a low-carbon alternative to traditional gasoline and diesel engines.
Key points:
While hydrogen internal combustion engines hold significant promise for decarbonizing transportation, they introduce several technical and engineering hurdles. These challenges can be grouped into three core areas: Combustion Optimization, Aftertreatment Development, and Safety. Addressing these areas is critical for ensuring performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term reliability. Below, we explore each in more detail.
We work together with customers to find solutions and offer a wide range of measurement testing products to solve their challenges.
The challenges and solutions of hydrogen ICE vehicle development
Examples of development and evaluation facilities for hydrogen ICE
Details of the hydrogen ICE measurement solutions can be found in the following document.
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