Imagine a magic box that can take almost any liquid fuel—like ammonia or alcohol—and instantly turn it into pure hydrogen. This hydrogen then powers an engine or a fuel cell to move a vehicle without releasing any pollution. It's like having a universal adapter for green fuels so you don't have to build entirely new gas stations.
Heavy-duty transport and stationary power generation cannot easily switch to batteries or pure hydrogen due to payload, autonomy, and lack of infrastructure. These sectors still rely on fossil fuels for 94% of their energy needs.
A Compact Membrane Reactor (CMR) that converts various fuels into hydrogen, an H2ICE research engine with variable valve timing, and a research fuel cell system with a balance of plant.
If you are a fleet operator dealing with the 200 kTCO2 annual emissions from heavy-duty road vehicles—this project developed a multi-fuel system that converts liquid fuels into hydrogen in situ. This allows your trucks to maintain high payload and autonomy while achieving zero emissions.
If you are a ground support provider dealing with the requirement for zero-emissions at airports and ports—this project developed a Compact Membrane Reactor (CMR). This technology enables the use of existing liquid fuel infrastructure to power stationary vessels and aircraft support systems.
If you are a power producer dealing with the difficulty of switching to carbon-negative fuels in stationary generation—this project developed a system that feeds ammonia or biogas into a CMR. This creates a temporary energy vector for zero-emission electrical power generation.
Based on available project data, specific cost or pricing information for the technology is not provided.
The project focuses on mobile and stationary power generation, utilizing existing productive and supply chains to accelerate deployment in hard-to-abate sectors.
Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms are not specified; the consortium includes two industrial partners and three academic/research entities.
The system is designed to use existing infrastructure for the transport, storage, and supply of liquid fuels, avoiding the need for new construction.
The project runs from September 2022 to August 2026, aiming for a short-medium term deployment solution.
The consortium is composed of 5 partners across 3 countries (AT, DE, ES). With a 40% industry ratio (2 industrial partners), the project balances academic research from 3 universities/research centers with practical industrial application, suggesting a strong focus on translating lab results into usable hardware.
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