🚛🔥 Hydrogen in Internal Combustion Engines: The Game-Changer for Heavy-Duty Mobility? When we think of hydrogen in transportation, most people immediately think of fuel cells. But in logistics and heavy-duty mobility, a very different, pragmatic revolution is currently making its way onto the roads: Hydrogen directly in the internal combustion engine! What was long considered a theoretical niche is now being brought onto the road in significant numbers. What makes this technology special is that it not only works in new vehicles but is also ideally suited for retrofitting—that is, converting existing truck fleets. Instead of completely scrapping existing vehicles or relying on extremely heavy batteries, the proven principle of the internal combustion engine is utilized. Only now it’s clean and sustainable. 🌐 The Big Picture: The Solution to the Energy Trilemma? This development in the truck sector is a perfect real-world example of a much larger, global challenge. In our Zoomposium, we discussed exactly this with a leading expert: Prof. Dr. Christopher Hebling, Director of International Affairs at the renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE. Together, we dissected the so-called energy trilemma: How do we strike a balance between environmental sustainability, energy security, and economic viability, while global energy demand is expected to rise by more than a quarter by 2040? Highlights from our Deep Dive: • The energy source of the future: Why green hydrogen is the cornerstone of decarbonization, and what role Power-to-X processes and e-fuels (such as methanol) play in global transportation. • Global Bridges: A look at major projects like the Desertec Foundation—why the technology for solar power and electrolysis is ready in North Africa, but political implementation is still stalling. • Batteries vs. Hydrogen: Where do direct electric applications make sense, and where do they reach their limits (for example, due to raw material availability like lithium)? The hydrogen combustion engine impressively demonstrates that the mobility of the future isn’t just being designed on the drawing board, but is gaining momentum right now through smart, feasible technological updates. 💬 Discussion prompt for the network: Is the hydrogen combustion engine the pragmatic solution for existing transport fleets, or is it ultimately just a transitional technology? How do you assess its economic feasibility? I look forward to your perspectives in the comments! 👇 📺 Interview: https://youtu.be/E62Kij5i_Ck 📎Information: https://philosophies.de/index.php/2024/12/17/wasserstoff-als-loesung/