CMB.TECH & Ford Trucks announce partnership for the conversion to dual fuel hydrogen trucks
CMB.TECH and Ford Trucks are pleased to announce a new partnership for the conversion of Ford F-Max trucks to dual fuel hydrogen trucks, using ground-breaking hydrogen technology. The trucks will be converted in CMB.TECH's Dual fuel workshop in Antwerp, with the goal of delivering the first trucks in 2023 and to further scaling up the concept.
Ford Trucks, the global brand of Ford Otosan, and CMB.TECH have stepped into a collaboration that will be crucial in the transportation industry's transition towards greener alternatives. As a result of this partnership, customers will likely have quick access to hydrogen solutions that will be instrumental in ushering in a more environmentally friendly era in the sector.
CMB.TECH will be responsible for the conversion of the trucks to dual fuel hydrogen trucks using its extensive hydrogen knowledge and expertise. Thanks to the proven reliability of the Ford F-Max trucks, CMB.TECH can focus entirely on integrating the new dual fuel technology. The conversion process requires no adjustments to the traditional diesel engine, only a hydrogen injection ring is added to the airline, making the concept highly scalable. With dual fuel technology, hydrogen is aspirated into the combustion chamber, requiring less diesel injection to power the engine.
The conversion process starts with the mounting of the hydrogen tanks on the trucks and the installation of CMB.TECH’s injection ring on the engine. Next, the engine control unit is installed. Thereafter, the quality control and validation of the dual fuel hydrogen trucks take place. The conversion to CMB.TECH’s hydrogen truck can reduce traditional fuel usage and associated emissions, while keeping a diesel backup solution for those moments when hydrogen refuelling is not possible.
While dual fuel technology is only a short-term fix, this collaboration will allow the deployment of hydrogen-powered trucks throughout many continents, including Europe, ahead of the widespread adoption of mono-fuel hydrogen ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) motor and FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) technologies.
The partnership between CMB.TECH and Ford Truck marks a significant step towards the development of hydrogen technology in the truck manufacturing industry. With both companies’ expertise, the collaboration aims to contribute to the energy transition’s innovative demands.
This collaboration is a natural next step, given the successful collaboration of CMB.TECH and Ford over the past two decades. This partnership offers significant potential for the future, and both parties have the utmost confidence that it will lead to further achievements.
