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    FTP hydrogen powers Prinoth machine

    Jan. 26, 2023
    Debut of the XC13 hydrogen combustion engine
    FTP Industrial
    Prinoth Hydrogen Snow Groomer 63d2d8c94163b

    FPT Industrial debuted its XC13 hydrogen combustion engine in a Prinoth tracked carrier configured as a snow groomer concept vehicle, designed primarily for preparing slopes in larger ski resorts. The six-cylinder engine delivers 460 horsepower.

    The FPT XC13 is the a multi-fuel, single-base engine that can run on diesel, natural gas (including biomethane), hydrogen, and renewable fuels. The base engine has been designed with multiple versions to offer maximum component standardization and easy integration into the final product, according to FTP.

    The hydrogen fuel is stored in five tanks mounted on the back of the machine for an indicative running time of more than 3 hours.

    Source: FPT Industrial

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