Bosch Hydrogen Engine Solutions

Industrial innovations, Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, Energy and Building Technology

Industrial innovations, Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, Energy and Building Technology

Organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race and promoter of rules and technology roadmaps for Le Mans and related series.

Luxury and high‑performance automobiles, including sports cars and SUVs

A type of engine that burns hydrogen as fuel, similar to traditional internal combustion engines but with challenges related to fuel storage and efficiency.

The Maserati Nettuno is a 3.0‑liter, 90‑degree twin‑turbocharged V6 petrol engine developed in‑house by Maserati and introduced in the MC20 supercar, featuring a pre‑chamber combustion system inspired by Formula 1 technology to improve efficiency and performance.[2][14] In standard gasoline form, it uses both direct and port fuel injection and advanced ignition control to deliver high specific power while meeting contemporary emissions standards, marking a technological centerpiece of Maserati’s modern performance lineup.[2][14]

Hydrogen vehicle storage and supply systems typically use high‑pressure composite tanks (often 350 bar or 700 bar) along with regulators, valves, piping, and safety sensors to deliver hydrogen fuel to either a fuel cell stack or a combustion engine.[11][15] For motorsport and demonstrator applications such as at Le Mans, dedicated refueling infrastructure and safety procedures are implemented to manage leak detection, ventilation, and emergency shut‑down given hydrogen’s low ignition energy and tendency to disperse rapidly.[8][11]

Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire

A joint project between Maserati and Bosch Engineering to adapt Maserati’s Nettuno twin‑turbo V6 engine to run on hydrogen as a technology demonstrator showcased at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.