MAHLE will provide MAN with key components for hydrogen IC engine

MAHLE and MAN signed valuable contract in view of the Lion’s hydrogen ICE truck production. The MAN hTGX was launched earlier this year by the German manufacturer, with the latter boosting at least 200 pre-orders of the hydrogen-powered truck.

Technically speaking, the direct-injection engine, with 6 cylinders and 16.8 L displacement, capable to produce 383 kW power output, will be equipped with the hydrogen power cell unit of the Stuttgart-based automotive supplier, consisting of piston, piston rings, piston pin and cylinder liner. Further components from MAHLE will also be used in the valve train. 

The benefits of MAHLE key components on hydrogen-powered engines

According to MAHLE, the tests at the company’s hydrogen test center in Stuttgart back up the high maturity level and already convincing suitability for series production of modern hydrogen engine technology. Thanks to the MAHLE hydrogen power cell unit, in particular the oil consumption of the motor and the so-called blow-by, i.e. the leakage of hydrogen gas into the crankcase, can be reduced to a minimum. This enables a robust and failure-free operation of the motor. MAHLE is currently working on almost 30 hydrogen engine projects for customers in the on- and off-highway sector.

“MAHLE has successfully transferred its one hundred years of expertise in engine components into the future. Our state-of-the-art pistons and other parts make the internal combustion engine fit for hydrogen and thus climate-neutral,” said Roger Busch, member of the MAHLE Management Committee and Head of Sales. “Today, we are able to fulfill our customers’ expectations in terms of performance, efficiency and service life.”