Hydrogen
xc-smartdrive
Hydrogen xc-smartdrive
Heat Pump and Power Generator
Reconversion
of hydrogen
for grid feed-in
Heat and electricity
for industry
and households
Its
sealed
system
with
integrated
heat
exchangers
and
intelligent
motor
control
allows
for
flexible
energy
flow
management—adjusting output toward either electricity or heat as required.
The
xc-smartdrive
is
also
perfectly
suited
as
a
backup
power
unit
for
grid
stabilization
and
blackout
prevention.
Like a conventional combustion engine, it can deliver full power within seconds.
The
system
is
highly
scalable:
from
compact
units
with
less
than
one
liter
of
displacement
to
large-scale
cylinders
for megawatt-level applications—everything is possible.
Hydrogen xc-smartdrive for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
The
Hydrogen
xc-smartdrive
is
ideally
suited
for
combined
heat
and
power
(CHP)
applications,
supplying
both
heat
and
electricity
to
industry
and
households
using
green
hydrogen. Unlike wind and solar power, which are available only intermittently, the xc-smartdrive delivers energy on demand—reliably, 24 hours a day.
The
Hydrogen
xc-smartdrive
is
a
breakthrough
solution
for
clean
mobility
in
vehicles,
ships,
and
trains
–
especially
on
non-electrified
routes.
It
combines
the
benefits
of
electric
drive with the robustness of combustion technology, offering the automotive industry a path to zero-emission transport without CO
₂
or NO
ₓ
.
Visionary System: Onboard Electrolysis + External Refueling
This innovative concept bridges two sources:
-
Hydrogen is produced directly onboard via an internal electrolyzer using standard electricity.
-
For extended travel, refueling at existing hydrogen stations remains an option.
A
key
feature:
Hydrogen
and
oxygen
are
stored
separately,
enabling
clean
combustion
without
nitrogen
oxides
(NO
ₓ
).
This
not
only
eliminates
pollutants
but
also
improves
efficiency and combustion control.
Hydrogen xc-smartdrive
for Mobility
Key Benefits
Energy independence:
Hydrogen is produced overnight and stored onboard – ideal for daily commutes.
Long-distance flexibility:
Quick refueling (3–5 minutes) remains possible at public hydrogen stations.
No charging infrastructure needed:
A regular power outlet is enough – perfect for rural areas or fleet operations.
Off-grid capability:
Can be combined with solar or wind power for fully autonomous operation.
Hybrid option with battery:
A compact battery can support the onboard electrolyzer, reducing the need
for critical raw materials like lithium or cobalt.
Where high efficiency matters — the Hydrogen xc-smartdrive delivers
Hydrogen xc-smartdrive - Large-Scale Engine
The design shown here is a partial view of the Hydrogen xc-smartdrive – a modular large-scale engine for the reconversion of hydrogen.
It is not a conventional piston engine, but a fluid-based principle with an integrated turbine in the main flow.
The concept is aimed at:
•
very high efficiencies (conceptually up to ~75%)
•
significantly reduced mechanical complexity
•
high scalability through identical modules
•
low weight relative to output
•
extremely low maintenance requirements
The simplified mechanical architecture also results in a substantially lower cost potential – prospectively in the range of ≈ one third of conventional large
engines, at comparable power levels.
The architecture is intended, among others, for:
•
stationary hydrogen reconversion
•
maritime applications
•
heavy, long-lived infrastructure