(University of Vaasa) A consortium led by the University of Vaasa has been awarded significant Horizon Europe funding for a major research and innovation project that moves long‑distance shipping closer to a zero‑carbon future. The H4PERION – Hydrogen FOR Performance
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Back TO HOMEWärtsilä Joins EU-Funded Consortium to further Accelerate Zero-Carbon Shipping for Long-Distance Vessels
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has joined H4PERION, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The four-year project will develop and demonstrate solutions to improve engine efficiency
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Wärtsilä Joins EU-Funded Consortium to further Accelerate Zero-Carbon Shipping for Long-Distance Vessels
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has joined H4PERION, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The four-year project will develop and demonstrate solutions to improve engine efficiency
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
China's First Hydrogen-Powered Diesel-Electric Propulsion Transport Ship Was Designed and Built in Wuhan.
(Yangtze Daily/China Government Website/Hubei Provincial Government Website) The vessel uses hydrogen as fuel, providing power comparable to traditional diesel-powered ships, but emitting only water vapor, achieving zero-carbon power. On April 24th, the 2026 Hydrogen Energy Cooperation Conference and Hydrogen Energy Exhibition
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines and the Case for Technology Neutral Transport Policy
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) Why emerging hydrogen engine programs and a growing industrial ecosystem expose the risks of regulating drivetrains instead of emissions outcomes For much of the past decade, transport policy has been guided by a simplifying assumption: achieving
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Charting the Course for Global Marine Decarbonization
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Powerful and Fuel-Efficient – Meet Volvo’s Future Hydrogen Truck
(Volvo) Volvo has begun on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. Volvo’s hydrogen solution is industry-leading, and the commercial launch is planned before 2030. -- Volvo is taking another step towards net-zero CO2 emissions transport by starting on‑road trials
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Volvo Advances Hydrogen Strategy with Real-World Truck Testing
(ACT News) • Volvo has begun real-world testing of hydrogen combustion engine trucks, targeting a commercial launch before 2030. HPDI technology enables diesel-like performance while improving efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. Hydrogen combustion is positioned for long-haul and infrastructure-constrained operations where battery-electric may
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
World's First Hydrogen-Fueled Onshore Operation of a Large Merchant Ship's Hydrogen-Fueled Engine Begins
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google Translation)) Japan Engine Corporation (hereinafter "Japan Engine") and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter "Kawasaki Heavy Industries") are working on the "Green Innovation Fund Project/Development of Marine Hydrogen Engines and MHFS (Note 1)" project of the New Energy
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
GB Railfreight and HyOrc Sign MOU to Advance Rail Decarbonisation in the UK
(HyOrc/Globe Newswire) GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US clean technology company HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR). The collaboration, known as Project Phoenix, will define a pilot pathway to
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: Hydrogen
(Lloyd's Register) Fuel for Thought: Hydrogen is Lloyd’s Register’s definitive guide to the role of hydrogen in the maritime sector’s journey towards decarbonisation. As the industry faces unprecedented pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen emerges as a cornerstone of the
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Engine Technology Forum: Industry Insights, Observations, and Outlook for 2026
(Engine Technology Forum) ... Advanced engines and fuels help customers meet their own economic and sustainability goals more effectively than ever before. Having achieved near-zero emissions and boosted efficiency across virtually all sizes and configurations, a key strength of engine technology is
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Inside Johnson Matthey's Hydrogen Engine Testing Facility
by James Darley (Sustainability Magazine) Johnson Matthey has opened a US$3.1m hydrogen internal combustion engine facility in Gothenburg to test emission control systems for heavy-duty transport Johnson Matthey has opened its first hydrogen internal combustion engine (H₂ICE) testing facility in Gothenburg, Sweden. The
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
From Automobiles to AI... Hyundai Motor Company Expands Hydrogen Ecosystem
by Park Seong-su (Sisa Journal (Google Translation)) Expanding application areas, from hydrogen mobility to next-generation energy sources. -- Hyundai Motor Company plans to apply hydrogen technology across industries and develop new products. Hyundai Motor Company plans to build a hydrogen mobility ecosystem by
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Salt Water Fuel Signals Shift to Clean Shipping
by Haley Jarvis (Brunel University of London) Scientists have secured more than £1 million in funding to turn seawater into fuel to power ships, ferries and fishing boats. -- Researchers at Brunel University of London and Genuine H2 will split seawater into
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Used to Power Kirkwall Airport in UK-First Demonstration
(Bioenergy International) A novel hydrogen combustion engine technology trial, led by European Marine Energy Centre Ltd (EMEC) at Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney, was completed earlier this month. This marks the first time hydrogen has been used to meet both the
November 03, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Decarbonization of Offroad, Rail, Marine, and Aviation Technologies
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The DORMA program focuses R&D on efficient utilization of renewable fuels, hydrogen, and e-fuels to achieve deep GHG emission cuts across multiple heavy-duty sectors. Technology accomplishments include demonstrating 95% ammonia substitution in marine engines, yielding an
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Can Ship Engines Run Off Salt Water? UK Trials Aim to Demonstrate Direct Onboard Salt Water to Hydrogen System
by Craig Eason (TradeWinds) Researchers in the UK have been given £1m ($1.24m) to investigate whether vessels can be powered with salt water. The study at Brunel University will use the first all-in one hydrogen maritime demonstrator to determine if hydrogen can
October 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Challenges with Renewable Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project uses atomic-level insights (HAADF-STEM) to understand catalyst durability against biodiesel poisoning and H2-ICE exhaust. Technologically, highly stable Pd-core Pt/Pd-shell structures were identified in commercial catalysts for oxidation. Key findings show high H2O content increases low-temperature SCR
October 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Optimized Low Carbon Fuel Range Extenders (HiREX)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project focuses on demonstrating a nonroad series hybrid powertrain to achieve more than 50% LCA GHG reduction. Technological foundations include optimized hybrid engines, high-temperature Motor/Generators/Inverters, and predictive control. Key findings include developing the series hybrid
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Predictive CFD Tools for Low-Carbon Fueled Off-Road IC Engines
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project, 15% complete as of March 2024, is developing predictive CFD tools for hydrogen and methanol-fueled off-road engines. With $600k DOE funding and $450k industry cost-share in FY24, it aims to address limited understanding of
September 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Implementing Low Lifecycle Carbon Fuels on Locomotives
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This CRADA project with Wabtec and ORNL focuses on implementing low lifecycle carbon fuels, particularly hydrogen, in locomotive engines. A new research facility at ORNL’s NTRC is being established, featuring a Wabtec single-cylinder engine and extensive
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Hydrogen Combustion for Locomotive Engines via CFD
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project develops and validates advanced CFD tools for hydrogen combustion in large-bore locomotive engines, aiming for up to 100% H2 operation. Simulations evaluated hydrogen substitution rates, diesel injection parameters, and compression ratios on combustion performance.
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Off-Road Decarbonized Fuel Transient Performance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project evaluates the transient performance of Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines (H2-ICEs) for off-road vehicle decarbonization. Utilizing an Engine-in-Loop (EIL) facility, the team demonstrated closed-loop tractor duty cycles with a Navistar diesel engine, developing and validating
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Johnson Matthey to Open Its First Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Testing Facility in Gothenburg
(Johnson Matthey) Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has moved to strengthen its world-class heavy duty vehicle testing capabilities, as the market and regulatory environment continue to evolve and manufacturers seek cleaner mobility solutions. The new upgraded facility will
July 31, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Heavy-Duty H2 Combustion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sandia National Laboratories is advancing hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE) for hard-to-electrify sectors, targeting 2024-2027 market entry. Key findings: increased swirl improves H2 mixing, yet cyclic variability remains. Crucially, hydrogen significantly delays hydrocarbon auto-ignition, providing new
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
America Reveals the $6 Billion Engine of the Future – No Hydrogen, No Ammonia, No Electric
by D. Garcia (EcoNews) ... The world’s largest carmaker, Stellantis, operating under the 14 brands, which include Fiat, Peugeot, and Jeep – has, in a recent statement, revealed it will invest $6 billion into the South American market to build a
July 14, 2025 Read Full Article
The Future Starts Here with Cummins Powertrain Test Facility
by Guy Woodford (Cummins) Cummins' fuel-agnostic Powertrain test facility, the first of its type globally for the power solutions giant and believed to be the only one in Europe, is up and running at Darlington in northern England. The two-storey site puts
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Propulsion Technologies
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) published the first peer-reviewed lifecycle assessment for recreational boats, concluding no “one size fits all” solution for carbon emission reduction. Given boats’ 30-50 year useful life, sustainable solutions are vital.
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Hybrid Tech Bridges the Gap between ICE and All-Electric
by Kami Buchholz (Engine Technology Forum/Power Progress) The internal combustion engine (ICE) has served as an indispensable power source for on-highway and off-highway vehicles for decades. While the ICE continues to showcase an attitude of sustainability as a standalone provider of
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Royal Visit Marks Launch of Hydrogen Engine Partnership between Belgium and Japan
(BeHydro) In a landmark agreement to decarbonise shipping, JPNH₂YDRO, BeHydro, DAIHATSU INFINEARTH and Mizuno Marine today entered into a strategic partnership for the introduction of BEH2YDRO INFINEARTH hydrogen engines in Japan, in the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Engine Technology Forum Calls for Changes to California’s Renewable Portfolio Standards Guidebook
(Engine Technology Forum) Urges inclusion of Renewable Diesel/HVO and Hydrogen for ICE -- The following statement was issued today (June 5, 2025) from Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Engine Technology Forum, regarding the Forum’s filing to the California Energy Commission’s
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Toyota’s Biofuel: A New Lease on Life for Combustion Engines
by Yves Helven (Global Fleet) ... A recent Nikkei Asia report reveals that Japanese automakers led by Toyota have opened a bioethanol facility in Fukushima, aiming to slash the carbon footprint of conventional engines with a new kind of “better biofuel”. The technological
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Hopes Shudder Amid Spate of Bankruptcies
(Automotive News/Yahoo!) Hydrogen trucking startups have faltered, leaving legacy manufacturers to determine whether the energy source has a long-term future in hauling cargo. Three startups that built fuel cell systems or upfitted them into commercial vehicles — Nikola Corp., Hyzon Motors Inc.
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Hopes Shudder Amid Spate of Bankruptcies
(Automotive News/Yahoo!) Hydrogen trucking startups have faltered, leaving legacy manufacturers to determine whether the energy source has a long-term future in hauling cargo. Three startups that built fuel cell systems or upfitted them into commercial vehicles — Nikola Corp., Hyzon Motors Inc.
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
World Engineering Day: Engine Innovation's Role in Sustainable Development
by Tom Watson (Tenneco/Engine Technology Forum) ... As we mark World Engineering Day on March 4, it prompts me to reflect on how advancements in engine technology have contributed to broader societal goals. The evolution of internal combustion engines (ICE) over the past century has
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Amogy Raises $56 Million to Bolster Commercialization of Pioneering Ammonia-to-Power Solutions
(Amogy) New and existing investors back company behind the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel -- Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, today announced that it raised $56 million in venture financing, bringing total raised since inception to
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Why Hydrogen Engines Face a Narrowing Window of Adoption in the Commercial World
(AZO CleanTech) In 2025, Europe's second-largest truck OEM, MAN Truck & Bus, will deliver 200 hydrogen trucks powered by its in-house H45 hydrogen combustion engine. These trucks will emit less than 1 g of CO2/tonne-km (drastically lower than a comparable diesel), with ranges
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Successful Operation at Rated Output in the Trial of a Hydrogen 4-Stroke High-Speed Engine for Coastal Vessels
(Yanmar) Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., (Yanmar Power Technology), a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has successfully completed a land-based demonstration test of a pilot-ignition hydrogen 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation in coastal vessels, achieving operation at a
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
This Engine Runs on Water and Will Be Commercialized: Better than Hydrogen and More than 400 hp
by D. Garcia (EcoNews/ECOticia) ... In addition to the usual use of hydrogen, some engine manufacturers are exploring the possibility of burning hydrogen with combustion engines. This operation is more inefficient, but retains much of the essence of these engines,
July 01, 2024 Read Full Article
5 Hydrogen Combustion Engines Set to Break the Mold
by Gaurav Roy (Securities.io) Hydrogen combustion has emerged as one of the most promising fuel options, offering significant environmental value and performance. At a design level, these engines date back more than four decades. In 1970, inventor Paul Dieges patented a modification that enabled
June 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Trucking Life of the Internal Combustion Engine Going Forward
by Jason Morgan (Fleet Equipment Magazine) The trucking industry consensus is clear: The zero-emissions trucking future will be a mix of powertrain technologies including battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and, yes, even internal combustion engines. ... “Far too many politicians across the globe
April 30, 2024 Read Full Article
This Sleek New Zero-Emissions Jet Will Fly on Liquid Hydrogen
by Michael Verdon (The Robb Report) The Sirius Business Jet could be a revolution in aviation, though it has a long way to go. We talk to the CEO about the timeline. -- ... But Swiss-based Sirius has announced plans to start
March 12, 2024 Read Full Article
How Governments Can Bring Low-Emission Trucks to Our Roads – and Fast
(International Transport Forum) Heavy diesel trucks emit nearly three-quarters of all CO2 from freight transport. They are also among the most difficult vehicle types to power with sustainable fuels. This report reviews which emerging technologies show the most promise to drastically
February 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Westport Exhibits Its HPDI Fuel System, Available for (Bio)LNG and Hydrogen Engines
(Westport/AltFuels) Westport Fuel Systems Inc. displayed its HPDI™ fuel system on commercial vehicles equipped with its commercially available LNG and bio-LNG and its hydrogen capable and proven variant H₂ HPDI. The vehicles were presented at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo
May 12, 2023 Read Full Article
What to Make of California’s Advanced Clean Fleet Rule
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted another far-reaching regulation that dictates what kind of trucks and fuels can be used in California in the future. Last week’s move comes on the heels of the
May 02, 2023 Read Full Article
New Cooperation: MAN D3876 Engine Ensures High Thrust and Future-Proofing in PistenBully 800
(MAN Truck & Bus SE) MAN Engines is now equipping the PistenBully 800 from Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG with its MAN D3876 engine. The basis for the delivery of the in-line six-cylinder engine was the further development and adaptation of the MAN
May 01, 2023 Read Full Article
ICCT HDV CO2 Study Fails on the Most Important Questions
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Recently the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), an independent nonprofit organization founded in 2001 "to provide first-rate, unbiased research and technical and scientific analysis to environmental regulators", released a study on a life-cycle comparison of
February 20, 2023 Read Full Article
EasyJet to Scrap Carbon Offsetting to Focus on Cutting Emissions
by Paul Sandle (Reuters) EasyJet (EZJ.L) said on Monday it would scrap its carbon offsetting scheme at the end of the year and instead target a 78% drop in emissions by 2050 via investments in efficient aircraft, sustainable aviation fuel and operating improvements. The