International. MAHLE has been selected by commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus to supply key hydrogen engine components for its "MAN hTGX" model, a truck that recently received the prestigious Truck Innovation Award 2025.
The engine of this innovative vehicle, with direct injection and 6 cylinders, has a displacement of 16.8 liters and a power of 383 kW. It will be equipped with advanced MAHLE components, including pistons, piston rings, pins and cylinder liners, the company confirmed. In addition, other MAHLE elements will be integrated into the engine valve train.
MAN plans to produce around 200 units of this zero-emission truck (ZEV) for specific markets by 2025. The use of hydrogen in combustion engines is presented as a key tool to advance decarbonisation, especially within the commercial vehicle sector. According to MAHLE, in addition to electrification, sustainable combustion engines running on renewable fuels represent a strategic pillar in its business vision.
"At MAHLE, we have been able to adapt our experience of more than a century in engine components to future technologies. Our state-of-the-art pistons and other parts make internal combustion engines suitable for hydrogen-fueled and thus carbon-neutral," said Dr. Roger Busch, member of the MAHLE Management Board and responsible for sales. "Today we are prepared to meet our customers' expectations in terms of performance, efficiency and durability."
MAHLE is currently leading around 30 projects related to hydrogen engines for both on- and off-highway applications. With this contract signed with MAN Truck & Bus, another major vehicle manufacturer will start series production using MAHLE components. The company anticipates further series launches with other customers from 2025, consolidating its position in the market and actively contributing to the transition to more sustainable transport.
