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Hydrogen-powered trucks
Fundamental Research
News 28 March 2023

Heavy trucks that run on hydrogen: a solution to reduce the carbon footprint of transport?

For transport segments where electrification is complex, such as heavy-duty vehicles (long-haul trucks and off-road vehicles ), hydrogen mobility appears to be a promising alternative to address the challenges of reducing the carbon footprint of the transport sector as a whole. While fuel cells have been the focus of a substantial amount of research in the context of low-carbon mobility, the IC engine using hydrogen as a fuel appears to be equally feasible as an alternative in order to significantly reduce CO2 and pollutant emissions.

Picture of Hélène Olivier-Bourbigou
Fundamental Research
News 08 March 2023

A meet-up with Hélène Olivier-Bourbigou, or the passion for doing things together

Portrait of Hélène Olivier-Bourbigou, the current head of program and overall coordinator of basic research at IFPEN. Recognized for her work in the field of catalysis, and particularly the development of more environmentally friendly processes, she is also known for her passion for building a community around the discipline.

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH, THE BUILDING BLOCK FOR FUTURE INNOVATION

Objectives pursued, scientific challenges to be overcome, partnerships proposed: watch a video on IFPEN’s fundamental research strategy.

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    R&I engineers and technicians
  • 30%
    of budget dedicated to fundamental research
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    disciplinary fields
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    active fundamental research framework agreements