While Hyto Energy primarily focuses on fuel cell technology, hydrogen combustion engines represent another application of hydrogen as a fuel, and our hydrogen production and storage solutions support their development. These engines operate similarly to traditional internal combustion engines but burn hydrogen gas instead of gasoline or diesel, emitting primarily water vapor (with trace nitrogen oxides if using air) and offering a familiar, scalable technology for decarbonization. Hydrogen combustion engines benefit from existing manufacturing infrastructure, making them easier to integrate into current vehicle production lines compared to fuel cells. They can run on green hydrogen produced via Hyto’s electrolyzers, ensuring low lifecycle emissions. However, they are less efficient than fuel cells (converting ~20-35% of hydrogen energy to mechanical power vs. 40-60% for fuel cells) and require modifications to handle hydrogen’s wide flammability range and low lubricity. Hyto’s high-pressure hydrogen tanks (35MPa/70MPa) are compatible with these engines, providing the necessary storage capacity for vehicle ranges comparable to gasoline models. While fuel cells remain Hyto’s focus for high-efficiency applications, hydrogen combustion engines offer a transitional pathway for sectors like heavy-duty trucking, where immediate decarbonization is critical. By supplying clean hydrogen and storage solutions, Hyto supports diverse hydrogen-based powertrains, ensuring flexibility in the energy transition.
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