Volvo Group is stepping up its hydrogen efforts by expandingt its research not only on fuel cells but also on combustion engines. The truck division of the Swedish group believes that this approach remains relevant for various applications such as buses, trucks, construction machinery, marine and industrial applications. Unlike the automotive branch, which focuses mainly on battery electric, Volvo Group affirms the need to diversify propulsion modes.
With this in mind, Volvo is launching the VICE (Volvo Internal Combustion Engine) school to ensure that the necessary skills for combustion engine research are maintained. Two PhD students will be selected and supported for their theses, one at Chalmers University, which focuses on hydrogen with the TechForH2 department, and the second at Lund University.
During their research, these students will be employed by Volvo Group, receiving funding from the manufacturer for their experiments. Lars Stenqvist, Volvo Group’s Chief Technology Officer, underlines the company’s belief in the diversity of propulsion modes, reinforcing its commitment to research into cutting-edge technologies for the future of sustainable mobility.
