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2024.5 EVS Hydrogen receives high-profile visit

The managing directors of EVS-Elektronik and EVS-Hydrogen GmbH, Walter Seidl and Günther Kneidinger, were honored to welcome a distinguished visitor to their offices in Untergriesbach. Mohamed Al Said, a member of the Omani royal family, visited to discuss the scope of development and technology, as well as potential collaboration opportunities. Mr. Al Said is a dynamic entrepreneur active worldwide, with a particular focus on renewable energies. The hydrogen combustion engines developed by EVS-Hydrogen GmbH had already generated considerable interest during an initial meeting several weeks prior. A visit to Untergriesbach was then arranged at short notice, allowing Mr. Al Said to witness the hydrogen engines in operation. Key topics of discussion included the diverse applications of hydrogen combustion engines (e.g., combined heat and power plants, agricultural machinery, energy conversion, compressors, construction equipment, etc.) and the possibility of future cooperation. The hydrogen combustion engines from EVS Hydrogen GmbH, which were recently exhibited at the Hannover Messe and the energy fair in Muscat (Oman), are generating considerable interest not only from Mr. Mohamed Al Said but also from the Omani Ministry of Energy. Oman intends to use hydrogen combustion engines, among other things, for feeding energy into the local power grid.
The Omani entrepreneur was particularly impressed by the engines' multi-fuel capability. This means that the engines can be powered not only by hydrogen but also, for example, by biogas or natural gas, as well as by liquid fuels such as methanol or gasoline. This multi-fuel capability also allows operation during periods of technological transition (from gasoline or methanol to hydrogen or other gaseous fuels). At the end of the visit, Mr. Mohamed Al Said extended an invitation to visit Oman, which Mr. Seidl and Mr. Kneidinger will accept in the coming months.

Information about EVS-Elektronik and EVS-Hydrogen GmbH:
EVS | Elektronik und Hydrogen GmbH comprises an innovative team in the fields of electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, specializing in the development of new engine and control technologies. With many years of experience in the design and manufacturing of mechanical, electronic, hardware, and software components, the EVS Group has set itself the goal of developing emission-free technology. The result of years of research and development in hydrogen combustion engine technology is a versatile engine concept that can be used in a wide range of applications across all sectors of modern industry.

EVS Hydrogen 2023.6 at the Intersolar trade fair

EVS Hydrogen will present its revolutionary hydrogen combustion engine, including its control system, at this year's Intersolar trade fair. Visitors are cordially invited to see the Stand 514 in Hall B2 to visit and see for yourself this groundbreaking innovation.

EVS Hydrogen's hydrogen combustion engine marks a milestone in the development of emission-free drive technologies. The use of hydrogen as a fuel offers many advantages.

The Intersolar trade fair offers a unique opportunity to experience EVS Hydrogen's groundbreaking invention firsthand. Visitors to booth 514 in Hall B2 can see the hydrogen combustion engine in action and be convinced of the numerous advantages of this pioneering technology. Furthermore, EVS Hydrogen experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide further insights into how the engine works.

The The Intersolar trade fair takes place from June 14th to June 16th, 2023 at the Munich Trade Fair Center It takes place and is one of the world's largest events for solar technology and renewable energies. EVS Hydrogen's booth 514 in Hall B2 will undoubtedly be one of the main attractions of the trade fair.

2023.1 EVS Hydrogen now a member of the Bavarian Hydrogen Alliance

Untergriesbach: EVS Hydrogen, an innovative supplier of hydrogen combustion engines, has announced that the company is now a member of the Hydrogen Alliance Bavaria.

The Bavarian Hydrogen Alliance is a consortium of companies, institutions, and associations committed to expanding the hydrogen economy in Bavaria. The alliance aims to strengthen the hydrogen sector in Bavaria and promote the use of hydrogen as an environmentally friendly and sustainable energy source.

By becoming a member of the Hydrogen Alliance Bavaria, the company aims to strengthen its position as a leading supplier of hydrogen combustion engines in Bavaria and to participate in the development and implementation of hydrogen projects.

EVS Hydrogen Managing Director Walter Seidl said: "We are delighted to be a member of the Bavarian Hydrogen Alliance and to participate in the development of the hydrogen economy in Bavaria. Hydrogen has the potential to play an important role in achieving climate goals and the energy transition, and we are proud to be able to contribute."

EVS Hydrogen's membership in the Bavarian Hydrogen Alliance demonstrates the growing interest of companies in hydrogen as an environmentally friendly and sustainable energy source. It is expected that more companies will follow EVS Hydrogen's example and join the Bavarian Hydrogen Alliance in the future.

2022.11 EVS Hydrogen Video Contribution

EVS Hydrogen at the GALA Bau trade fair 2022.9

Visit us at the GALA Bau trade fair in Nuremberg from September 14th to 17th, 2022.

Where? Hall 7 / 7-331

Trade fairs are a very important aspect of our innovative concept. It is very important to us to make direct contact with you, as a prospective or existing customer, and to inform you about our innovative technology on site.

EVS | Hydrogen is an innovative mechanical engineering team specializing in the development of new engine technology and control systems, based in Untergriesbach in the district of Passau.

With many years of experience in the design and manufacture of mechanics, electronics, hardware and software, we have set ourselves the goal of developing an emission-free technology that is very similar to existing solutions in the automotive industry, but relies on the sustainable energy carrier hydrogen.

The result of years of research and development in hydrogen combustion engine technology is a versatile engine concept that can be used in all areas of modern industry.

Visit us in Hall 7! We look forward to seeing you!

EVS Hydrogen at the Hannover Messe 2022.6

At the Hannover Messe 2022, the German-based technology and engineering firm EVS Hydrogen presented hydrogen combustion technology as a direct and practical alternative to H2 fuel cell and electric drives for off-road applications.

The company claims that hydrogen engines can be used in engine applications where operating fuel cells makes no sense. The technology can be fully integrated into existing drive systems.

Despite its advancements and advantages, fuel cells also have significant drawbacks for certain applications, such as construction machinery and off-road vehicles. High raw material costs, the need to redesign machine structures, and a lack of reliability in off-road applications are some of the disadvantages of fuel cell-based systems in these sectors.

Battery electric drive systems, on the other hand, have problems with battery lifespan and costs, as well as dependence on charging infrastructure, which is difficult in off-road landscapes.

Furthermore, off-road drive technology is based on rotary drives for hydraulic applications. Therefore, it is important for industrial drive technologies to use zero-emission technology that is very similar to existing solutions.

In this respect, hydrogen combustion technology solves the fuel cell problem due to the purity requirements for air and hydrogen in off-road applications. EVS Hydrogen states that the goal of its engine is to create an emission-free, future-proof propulsion system. The aim is to develop an easily retrofittable or integrated hydrogen engine application for all sectors of modern industry.

Due to its robust and simple design with few engine components and a torque-controlled operating behavior similar to a conventional diesel engine, the H2 combustion engine is, according to the developers, ideally suited for use in the construction industry.

The hybrid design of the engine, with its electric motor and combustion engine, forms a single unit to enable electrified and emission-free operation.

For battery-electric drive systems, our motor is ideally suited as a mobile charger or as a “range extender” with hydrogen, the company adds.

2022.5 Decarbonization of mobility by 2050

Admittedly, the climate targets set by policymakers are ambitious and are forcing the automotive industry to rethink its approach. We are currently witnessing this in the area of battery-electric drives and, to some extent, already in fuel cell technology. Independence from fossil fuels – especially in light of the current energy crisis resulting from the Ukraine conflict – is at the forefront of all political efforts.

Battery-electric drives offer numerous applications and advantages. However, there are also some areas where electromobility can only serve as a transitional solution. The automotive industry had to rethink and rebuild its entire powertrain – developed and proven over many decades – to utilize this technology. Niche markets, such as the construction machinery industry, need to follow suit to leverage synergies. In the past, this often proved problematic with existing solutions.

Niche applications need a viable solution that comes close to existing applications in terms of benefits and practicality. The switch to a new fuel technology must be simple and similar to existing solutions.

This is the core message of our company, EVS | Hydrogen. We are an innovative mechanical engineering team specializing in the development of new engine technology and control systems, based in Untergriesbach in the Passau district. With many years of experience in the design and manufacturing of mechanical, electronic, hardware, and software components, we have set ourselves the goal of developing an emission-free technology that is very similar to existing solutions in the automotive industry, but relies on the sustainable energy carrier hydrogen.

The result of years of research and development in the field of hydrogen combustion engine technology is a versatile engine concept that can be used in a variety of applications in all areas of modern industry.

2022.4 Diesel out – hydrogen in

Fact: Hydrogen will be an indispensable component for a successful energy and transportation transition. This inexhaustible medium offers numerous advantages. With 33.33 kWh per kilogram, it has the highest energy content of all known fuels. The availability of hydrogen in almost every region of the world and its decentralized production allow for a rethinking of our dependence on raw materials for fuels. For example, municipal utilities could produce the hydrogen they use themselves and utilize it directly. Hydrogen combustion is completely emission-free. In the end, only harmless water vapor escapes from H2 combustion engines.

But who should use the hydrogen combustion engine? Is it the crucial panacea on which we should focus all our attention in the future? The answer can only be: conditionally!

The engine concept is the key to success.

EVS | Hydrogen believes that it is important for the automotive industry to use a zero-emission technology that is very similar to existing solutions. New engine technology must be fully integrable into existing drive systems.

Nevertheless, EVS | Hydrogen does not use a reciprocating piston principle for the emission-free combustion of hydrogen. Instead, it employs a rotary engine principle, which offers many advantages over the reciprocating piston principle. Torque-controlled operation, similar to a conventional diesel engine, is possible at any time.

The EVS hydrogen engine can also be used in motor applications where fuel cells are not practical. With a power output of 6–75 kW in a compact design, its applications are virtually limitless. These include construction machinery, off-road vehicles, combined heat and power plants, and even the power generator function in range extenders for electric vehicles. Applications in the construction machinery and landscaping sectors are just the beginning. EVS | Hydrogen's guiding principle is: efficient, innovative, sustainable, and reliable.

2022.2 Hydrogen combustion instead of fuel cells and electricity in construction machinery & landscaping

Off-road drive technology is based on rotary drives for hydraulic or directly driven machines. Therefore, a new engine system must be compatible with an existing system (e.g., a diesel engine).

Despite all its innovative advantages, fuel cells also have significant drawbacks. Their use, particularly in construction machinery and off-road applications, quickly reaches its limits. These include high raw material costs, the need to modify design concepts, and a lack of reliability in off-road applications. Hydrogen combustion solves the fuel cell problem due to the purity requirements for air and hydrogen in off-road applications.

Due to its independence from charging infrastructure, the use of hydrogen technology offers significant advantages over battery-electric drives in terms of independence. There are applications where battery-electric drive systems represent a viable solution. However, in these areas, battery lifespan and cost often remain major concerns.

Climate protection goals, especially in city centers, will also change the construction machinery sector in the short term. The use of hydrogen combustion engines can significantly reduce emissions in this sector as well. Examples include parcel delivery services, waste disposal systems, and municipal applications in urban areas.

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