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Emissions Regulations Will Drive Electrification responses provided Diesel will continue to play by Joshua Israel, Development a key role in the off-highway Market Manager, HORIBA Automotive equipment industry, but emissions regulations will be a driver for further electrification.
Diesel, Electric & Other Power Alternatives How, if at all, do you see the role of diesel engines evolving in the coming years? Diesel will play a large roll over the next two decades. The current set of regulations and government mandates will compel the industry to electrify where feasible, but diesel will remain vital in applications where electrification is not practical and/or cost effective. Recent forecasts of the CV (commercial vehicle) space predict that over 85% of new vehicles will rely on a traditional powertrain in 2030, and the number may be much higher than that for heavy off-highway equipment. What alternative fuels do you foresee entering the heavy equipment industry in the next 5-10 years? CNG (compressed natural gas) fueled engines have been a part of the heavy equipment industry for years due to abundant supply and stable, predictable costs. The next decade may see the advent of hydrogen combustion engines in the heavy equipment sector, as it allows for decarbonization without the range anxiety, recharging, and weight issues typically associated with battery electric solutions. How will electrification—or other alternative energy/power systems—continue to advance in the heavy equipment industry? There is a wide range of predictions, but the true indicators that will signal increased adoption of alternative power systems are strict government regulations on greenhouse gases and investment in infrastructure. Without at least one of those pieces in place, it is hard to imagine that electrification will be widespread in the near-to-medium term. |
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