AVL's Hydrogen Combustion Engine: Power, Precision, and a Sustainable Racing Future

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In the world of motorsport, innovation is the driving force behind every groundbreaking leap in performance. In a recent development, Austrian mobility technology company AVL has taken a significant step towards a more sustainable racing future. The company's prototype 2.0-liter turbo hydrogen race engine has demonstrated remarkable a power output and potential for a cleaner, high-performance alternative in motorsport.
Now for my regular viewers, yes I have made a video on this engine before, but back then it was still in development, and everything was theoretical, since then they have actually build and tested the engine. For those that aren’t familiar with the company, don’t worry ill get you guys and gals up to speed.
AVL racetech has been in the motor racing scene for more than 20 years. Now what they do is test, develop and fabricate manufacturers, organizers, teams and drivers. And they aren’t just building and developing for small racing series. They have worked with F1, motogp and nascar. Now they leverage there know-how to develop solutions for the future of mobility.
But today we will focus on their work, and development in the Green energy side of things. Now While much of the automotive world has been captivated by the potential of hydrogen in the form of fuel cell-electric powertrains, AVL has been exploring a different avenue. Hydrogen combustion engines. Now in contrast to fuel cells, that use hydrogen to power an electric motor, Hydrogen Combustion engines rely on burning hydrogen in an internal combustion engine much like the engines found in most of you guys watching’s cars.
This method of propulsion has often been associated with lean-burn combustion, where a high air-to-fuel ratio is employed. While lean-burn combustion can boost fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, it tends to result in lower power output. Which isn’t exactly ideal for racing.
So The challenge AVL set out to overcome was to create a high-performance hydrogen combustion engine, particularly suited for racing. The key was to find a way to extract impressive power from a technology traditionally known for its lean and eco-friendly operation.
AVL's solution to the power output challenge lies in an innovative approach that combines various technologies. Their prototype 2.0-liter turbo hydrogen engine employs a water injection system alongside a wastegate turbocharging system.
The water injection system, known as PFI water injection, adds water to the engine's intake air. This not only prevents premature ignition but also reduces the air-fuel ratio from lean burn to a stoichiometric level, achieving a balance that leads to more power production.
Now as I said earlier in the video, they used to run simulations to determine the theoretical power output of the engine. And with their simulators they predicted 400HP, and didn’t give a torque number. Now they have build the motor, So lets see how close they came.
In recent testing of AVL's prototype turbo hydrogen engine, they demonstrated that their approach is indeed effective. The engine produced a substantial 410 horsepower (302 kW) at 6,500 rpm and a total of 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque between 3,000 and 4,000 rpm. These figures are not only remarkable for a hydrogen combustion engine but also confirm the results predicted by AVL's earlier simulations.
One of the significant achievements of this technology is the engine's power output of approximately 201 hp-per-liter (150 kW per liter). That’s really impressive, to put this into perspective the Ferrari F8, an awesome supercar, produces 182HP per liter out of its 3.9L twin turbo charged V8 engine. This level of performance positions the engine to be highly competitive in modern race classes.
This innovation signals a promising shift towards more sustainable racing practices. Motorsport has long been associated with high-performance vehicles fueled by traditional internal combustion engines that release carbon emissions. However, AVL's hydrogen combustion engine offers an alternative that is both powerful and environmentally friendly. Best of all we wont lose this….
Now Hydrogen combustion engines may still release nitrous oxides (NOx) at stoichiometric levels, but lean-burn technology can significantly reduce these emissions. The ultimate goal is to find a balance and provide motorsport teams with a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to gasoline engines.
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