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Hydrogen – For Highly Demanding Technologies

Whenever a lot of energy is required, where high weight plays a role, where charging cycles are long and electric battery ranges are short, there, hydrogen is a beacon of hope for the energy transition. Energy-intensive applications, but also commercial vehicle mobility from mining vehicles to low-loaders, are relying on H2 as an energy carrier to make their contribution to CO2 emission reduction.

At Continental, we have increased our development plans in the hydrogen field so trucks, buses or excavators can be powered without emissions in the future. More than 150 years of product and material expertise make us the ideal partner to develop new materials for the hydrogen value chain strategically aligning Continental with prospective customer applications. Together, we can make the future of heavy-duty transport a reality.

Philip Nelles

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These Properties Characterize Hydrogen

Position in the periodic system
1st Position

in the periodic system


0.000000031 mm

Molecule size


14.4 x

Lower density than the ambient air

 
 

 


120 kJ/G

Gravimetric energy density


-253° Celsius

Liquid hydrogen


700 bar

Transport at up to

 
 

 

"Our solutions can solve challenges along the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to transportation, storage, distribution and usage in fuel cells. We have begun our journey in energy transition. Already today, we offer several prototypes for various H2 applications, and cooperation with scientific institutions and universities are in progress."

Piero Mancinelli
Global Head of R&D, Industrial Fluid Solutions

Two hydrogen atoms set off on their journey

Two Hydrogen Atoms Set off on Their Journey

Hydrogen (H2) has a lot of potential – but also high requirements. Continental is accompanying the development from its origins to the fuel cell.

When two fit together, they never let go of each other, go through thick and thin, and are stronger as one. Many species in the animal world – penguins, orcas or tapirs – are just as convinced of this concept as many human couples. Even among the smallest elements in our world, which can only be seen under a microscope, there are many pairs: oxygen, nitrogen, fluorine or iodine, for example, are only stable when they join forces with a second of their kind – and can then develop their full potential. 
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Dr. Steffen Eggers

"Permeation resistance, antistatic properties and high pressures are challenging and requiring special material requirements. That's why we combine our broad material expertise to tailor elastomers, thermoplastics and metals for H2 applications."


Dr. Steffen Eggers
Material Development, Exploration, Advanced Dynamics Solutions
 

Dr. Lutz Scholten

"In our development work, we focus on technologies that can be used for more than just one drive concept. Fuel cell technology, for example, also benefits from our optimization of thermal and exhaust gas lines."

Dirk Stuhrmann
Head of Application Engineering
Mobile Fluid Systems

Let's make your H2 applications safe, clean and stable. Find products, components and surface materials to boost your business.

Your Industry Needs – Our Motivation

Hydrogen is one of the key technologies to drive transformation in industry. Thanks to our broad material expertise, we develop solutions for various businesses.

Find solutions along your value chain for hydrogen applications and other industry needs.

Energy management

Energy Management

Whether synthetic fuels, wind energy or hydrogen, the energy mix of the future needs tailored solutions. Our portfolio for energy management is large and continues to grow.

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Passenger cars

Commercial Vehicles

We are a technology partner for manufacturers of commercial and special vehicles in the development of hydrogen applications for heavy-duty transport, agriculture and the construction and mining industries.
 
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Commercial Vehicles

Passenger Cars

In fuel cell cars, hose line systems, membranes and tanks are among the most important components. In addition, we offer other components, from drive belts to vehicle safety.
 
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Two hydrogen atoms set off on their journey

Two Hydrogen Atoms Set off on Their Journey

Hydrogen (H2) has a lot of potential – but also high requirements. Continental is accompanying the development from its origins to the fuel cell.

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Out of the Old, Comes New

Out of the Old, Comes New

Although all the lights are green for eMobility: in some places, combustion engines will still be with us for a while.

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Why Hydrogen and China are a Great Fit

Why Hydrogen and China are a Great Fit

Interview with Dr. Jenny Yu, China Head of R&D at Continental’s Business Area ContiTech about the past, present and future of hydrogen and fuel-cell technology. 
 
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