Zero-carbon fuels are gaining momentum for hard-to-electrify mobility sectors as well as for stationary power generation. Hydrogen internal combustion engines are staking their claim as a future pathway for long-haul trucking, heavy off-highway machines, maritime vessels, and gensets. This 60-minute webinar from the editors of Truck & Off-Highway Engineering will dive into the pros and cons of hydrogen combustion engines for these applications and detail hardware development and engine optimization strategies, aftertreatment development and performance, and lubrication and maintenance challenges.
Presentations will explore:
- The latest advancements in hydrogen direct-injection and port fuel-injection systems for heavy-duty engines
- Key combustion challenges such as abnormal events, misfires, and pre-ignition — and strategies to address them
- Real-world results from an H2 ICE demonstration vehicle including emissions performance across regulatory cycles
- Market barriers and opportunities for hydrogen internal combustion engines in commercial and off-highway applications
- How hydrogen technology is accelerating decarbonization in trucking and off-highway sectors
An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.
Speakers:
Brent Keppy, Powertrain Systems Engineering, Bosch
Brent Keppy is the manager of Powertrain Systems Engineering for Bosch North America, where he has worked for 24 years. He supports U.S. customers in combustion related advanced engineering activities and is engaged in government-funded projects that focus on advanced engine technologies. Brent has been involved with diesel engine fuel injection and combustion development since 1994. At Bosch, he has worked on numerous projects, on and off highway, with engines between 2L and 15L in size. Brent spent three years as a combustion engineer at Bosch’s German headquarters before returning to the U.S. where he applied the combustion knowledge to new emission regulations in passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Since 2010 he has managed the powertrain group and leads all combustion-development related activities. Brent holds a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from Iowa State University.
David Langenderfer, Research and Technology Spark Ignited Chief Engineer, Cummins
David Langenderfer is the Research and Technology Spark Ignited Chief Engineer at Cummins, where he is responsible for all spark-ignited combustion engines including hydrogen and natural gas. He has been at Cummins since 2005, amassing experience in conventional powertrains for diesel and natural gas as well as hybrid and full-electric powertrains. David holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University.
Ryan Williams, Manager, Engine Systems R&I, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
Ryan Williams has more than 15 years of automotive industry experience between Caterpillar, Woodward Inc, and SwRI. In his current role as the Manager of Engine Systems R&I at SwRI, he is responsible for strategy and development for both conventional and low-carbon ICE technologies. Ryan recently led a joint industry consortium that demonstrated the potential for near-zero emissions on a Class 8 H2-ICE vehicle.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
