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Hydrogen energy, as a clean, efficient, renewable energy, is regarded as one of the key ways to solve the current energy crisis and environmental pollution problems. It produces only water after combustion and does not emit any harmful substances, making it an important option to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality. As hydrogen energy technology continues to mature and costs gradually decrease, its application prospects in various fields are becoming increasingly broad.

Domestic enterprises of hydrogen energy engineering machinery emerge

In the field of construction machinery, although traditional fuel-fired machinery has advantages in power and efficiency, its high emissions and high pollution problems have become increasingly prominent. The emergence of hydrogen energy engineering machinery has brought new solutions to this industry. By using hydrogen energy as a power source, construction machinery not only achieves zero or ultra-low emissions, but also significantly improves energy efficiency and endurance. More importantly, hydrogen energy engineering machinery is less noisy and more environmentally friendly, creating a more comfortable working environment at the construction site.

At present, some well-known domestic construction machinery companies such as XCMG, Sany Heavy Industry, Zoomlion, etc. have begun to deploy hydrogen energy technology research and development and product innovation. These companies have made important progress in hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen storage systems, fuel cell engines, etc., and have launched a variety of hydrogen energy engineering machinery products. In addition, some emerging companies have also emerged in the field of hydrogen energy engineering machinery by virtue of their technological advantages and innovative thinking.

XCMG: Hydrogen fuel cell loaders lead the trend

As one of the leading companies in China's construction machinery industry, XCMG has achieved remarkable results in hydrogen energy technology research and development. XCMG not only established a hydrogen energy company mainly focusing on heavy truck and dump truck products, but also launched a medium-sized hydrogen fuel cell loader. This loader uses advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology, which has the advantages of zero emissions, low noise, and high efficiency, providing strong support for green construction.

XCMG 6-ton hydrogen fuel cell loader XC968-FCEV

Sany Heavy Industry: Comprehensive layout in the field of hydrogen energy engineering machinery

Sany Heavy Industry has not only conducted in-depth research on hydrogen fuel cell technology, but also launched a variety of hydrogen energy excavators, cranes and other products. These products have reached a high level in terms of performance and stability, laying a solid foundation for the rapid development of the hydrogen energy engineering machinery market.

Taizhong Group: China’s first hydrogen fuel cell excavator launched

Taizhong Group has also joined the competition in the hydrogen energy engineering machinery market. The company launched China's first excavator product equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell, which has excellent performance in terms of environmental performance, work efficiency and stability. The addition of Taizhong Group will further promote the development and technological progress of China's hydrogen energy engineering machinery market.

The first 24-ton hydrogen fuel hydraulic excavator

TZ240EH, the industry's first hydrogen excavator independently developed by Taizhong, applies hydrogen fuel cell technology to an excavator for the first time. It only takes 3 to 5 minutes to fully power and can last for more than 5 hours, which is equivalent to the refueling time of fuel-powered models. . It is a true "hydrogen" pine excavation and green excavation. The operation process only produces water, achieving true zero emissions and laying a new cornerstone for the development of new energy in the future industry.

China’s first 45-ton hydrogen fuel cell reach stacker

At the 16th China (Beijing) International Engineering Machinery and Mining Exhibition and Technology Exchange Conference, Guangsheng Hydrogen Energy, Hangcha New Energy and CIMC Hydrogen Energy released a 45-ton hydrogen fuel cell reach stacker. This product is equipped with Guangsheng Hydrogen’s hydrogen fuel cell stack and power system and CIMC Hydrogen’s vehicle-mounted bottle hydrogen supply system. It is the world’s first and largest hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicle lifting equipment. This equipment is the hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicle lifting equipment with the largest lifting capacity in the world, filling an international gap in this field.

45 tons hydrogen fuel cell reach stacker

At present, well-known domestic construction machinery companies have made important progress in hydrogen energy technology research and development and product innovation. These companies play an important role in promoting the development of China's hydrogen energy industry and make positive contributions to future green construction and sustainable development.

Countries have their own strengths and weaknesses in the research, development and application of hydrogen energy technology, but cooperation and exchanges between them are crucial to the development of the entire industry. Chinese enterprises already have certain strength and foundation in the research, development and application of hydrogen energy engineering machinery. However, from the perspective of international cooperation and competition, Chinese enterprises need to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with international counterparts and learn from advanced technology and management. experience to enhance their competitiveness and influence.

Major brands deploy hydrogen engines

In terms of hydrogen engine development, some domestic companies have also made some progress. Some companies have begun to develop hydrogen fuel cell engines, and some products have been put on the market. Among them, Yihuatong is my country's leading domestic manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell engines, and its independently developed fuel cell engines have passed national inspections. In addition, some companies such as Weichai Power, Meijin Energy, Tenglong Co., Ltd., Xiongtao Co., Ltd., Dayang Motor, etc. have also made breakthroughs in the research and development of fuel cell engines.

Yishuatong M180 hydrogen fuel cell engine

Yuchai K05H hydrogen engine

Major overseas brands are laying out their plans for the hydrogen energy market

Overseas, some well-known construction machinery manufacturers such as Caterpillar and Komatsu have begun to develop hydrogen excavators, hydrogen loaders, hydrogen rollers and other equipment. During the research and development process, these companies focus on improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of equipment, while also paying attention to the safety and reliability of hydrogen energy technology.

Komatsu Manufacturing Co., Ltd.’s medium-sized hydraulic excavator concept vehicle using hydrogen fuel cells

On May 14, 2023, Volvo CE demonstrated its industry-leading sustainable solutions to achieve greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 at the National Mall Celebration event hosted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in Washington, DC, USA. Net zero value chain emissions. Volvo CE showcased L20 electric and L25 electric compact wheel loaders, ECR18 electric and ECR25 electric compact excavators, DD25 electric asphalt compactor, mid-sized EC230 electric excavator, and the world's first hydrogen fuel cell articulated Type transport vehicle prototype Volvo HX04.

In addition, some international energy companies such as Shell and BP are also actively involved in the research and development and promotion of hydrogen energy engineering machinery. Through cooperation with construction machinery manufacturers, they jointly develop hydrogen energy equipment that is more in line with practical application needs.

Facing challenges, broad prospects

The hydrogen energy engineering machinery market has broad prospects, but it also faces many challenges. When Chinese companies plan for the research, development and application of hydrogen energy technology, they need to fully consider market demand, technological progress, infrastructure construction, international cooperation and competition and other factors, and formulate practical strategic planning and development plans in order to achieve success in the future market. occupy a place in it.

As the world attaches increasing importance to environmental protection and sustainable development, the development prospects of hydrogen energy engineering machinery will be broader. On the one hand, with the continuous advancement of hydrogen energy technology and further reduction of costs, hydrogen energy engineering machinery will become more and more cost-effective, and market acceptance will gradually increase. On the other hand, the support of government policies and the growth of market demand will also provide strong guarantee for the development of hydrogen energy engineering machinery. In the future, we have reason to believe that hydrogen energy engineering machinery will become one of the important products in the engineering machinery industry and make important contributions to promoting global energy transformation and environmental protection.

Source: China Pavement Machinery Network