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The 18th International MTZ Conference on Heavy-Duty Engines brought together 200 experts to discuss the challenges and solutions for defossilization in the transport industry. Key topics included the development of modular electric drives, ultra-lean hydrogen engines, and electric heating systems to reduce emissions. The conference highlighted the need for clear governmental goals and the importance of affordable total cost of ownership for sustainable transport solutions. Notable presentations included those by Thomas Nickels of MAN Truck and Bus, Dr. Henry Kwee of Deutz, and Emmanuella Sotiropoulou of Prometheus Applied Technologies. The event also featured an exhibition showcasing advanced test benches and managed ignition solutions. The conference concluded with a dinner at the historic Heilig-Geist-Spital restaurant, providing a unique opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange.
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The 18th International MTZ Conference on Heavy-Duty Engines took place on November 7 and 8 in Nuremberg, Germany. A total of 200 experts from the heavy-duty engine industry and the transportation sector in 14 countries spent the two days of the conference discussing how defossilization can be successfully achieved, what measures need to be taken to comply with future emissions standards, and which technologies are likely to be future-proof. The highlight of the event was a visit to the MAN plant in Nuremberg.
Thomas Nickels, Senior Vice President Engineering Drivetrain, Cabin, and Chassis at MAN Truck and Bus, opened the conference with his keynote speech. Together with Professor Frank Opferkuch, Professor of Decentralized Energy Conversion and Storage at Nuremberg Institute of Technology, he highlighted the options and technologies available for making transport emission-neutral.
Dr. Henry Kwee, Development Engineer Electrification at Deutz, described the development of a modular electric drive system for mobile and stationary machinery that offers configurations for voltages between 48 and 360 V, depending on the application.
Emmanuella Sotiropoulou, Vice President of Prometheus Applied Technologies, introduced an integrated approach to the development of ultra-lean, hydrogen- fueled engines with prechamber ignition and advanced turbocharging.
In the exhibition that accompanied the conference, partner KST-Motorenversuch presented its test benches, focusing on heavy-duty engines with a power output of up to 4 MW.
In his presentation, Dr. Manuel Presti, Director Program Management Catalysts and Filters at Emitec Technologies, identified the opportunities for using electric heating systems in light and heavy-duty commercial vehicles to achieve the lowest possible levels of NOx emissions.
Conference sponsor SEM exhibited its technology for managed ignition solutions, which is used in commercial vehicles and in marine and heavy-duty engines.
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