Volvo Group accelerates hydrogen research with PhD scholarships for the internal combustion engine

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Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST) is accelerating hydrogen research with PhD scholarships for the internal combustion engine, aiming to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emission-enabled products, solutions, and services by 2040. The company is investing heavily in the field of hydrogen as a renewable fuel for combustion engines and fuel cell applications, alongside battery-electric solutions.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Group is further developing the internal combustion engine with hydrogen as a propulsion technology by initiating PhD scholarships dedicated to hydrogen combustion engine technology. Two PhD students will be chosen to conduct their research at Chalmers University of Technology and at Lund University, Sweden, while being employed by  the Volvo Group. Recruitment will start during the first quarter of 2024.

Volvo Group uses a range of the latest propulsion technologies in its ambition to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emission-enabled products, solutions, and services by 2040. The company is already offering battery-electric solutions and is investing heavily in the field of hydrogen – both for fuel cell applications and as a renewable fuel for combustion engines.

Volvo Group is one of few automotive companies who advocates for the continued research and development of the internal combustion engine to help reach net zero across trucks, buses, construction, marine and industrial solutions. Combustion engine technology has been continuously developed and refined throughout the history of the Volvo Group and is still relevant in today's and tomorrow's landscape, alongside new technologies.

"We believe that the future will demand varied propulsion applications to meet our customers' needs and environmental demands. This is why we are taking a three-pronged approach to propulsion. I see the internal combustion engine running on green hydrogen as another solution of high interest which we are currently testing in our engine labs and test vehicles," says Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer Volvo Group.

Volvo Group is establishing the VICE scholarship (Volvo Internal Combustion Engine) to secure continued competence of internal combustion engine technology because of the reduced public funding for academic research in this field of technology and therefore reduced interest among students.

"Hydrogen research at Chalmers, not least with the TechForH2 center, is an exciting and collaborative environment that will be further enriched with the new PhD scholarship," says Martin Nilsson Jacobi, President and CEO, Chalmers University of Technology. "The technology being developed represents further steps in the transition to a fossil-free society. Hydrogen combustion can create robustness and thereby help us cope with many global transition scenarios."

"In the last few years, funding for research into internal combustion engines has been reduced and national competence centers have disappeared," says Annika Olsson, Professor and Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Lund University. "But in order to contribute to reduced dependence on fossil-based fuels and at the same time increase growth for Swedish companies, we need strong education and research on future propulsion technologies, in close collaboration between industry and academia. Hydrogen from surplus electricity is an example of an area where we together have the opportunity to achieve a technological leap for the benefit of the climate."

Once recruited, the successful candidates will become industrial PhD students and will accomplish their research during 2024-2029. The students will be employed by Volvo Group, who will also finance research, supervision, and experimental expenses.

"Our scholarship is an initiative to not only safeguard education of researchers but also to aid the transition to sustainable transportation with one of the three propulsion technologies of the Volvo Group. It's important for industry and academia to have a strong partnership and we welcome more initiatives to secure long-term knowledge of the internal combustion engine," says Lars Stenqvist.

January 12, 2024

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The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs more than 100,000 people and serves customers in almost 190 markets. In 2022, net sales amounted to SEK 473 billion (EUR 45 billion). Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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FAQ

What is Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST) doing to accelerate hydrogen research?

Volvo Group is initiating PhD scholarships dedicated to hydrogen combustion engine technology, aiming to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emission-enabled products, solutions, and services by 2040.

What are the key areas of focus for Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST) in terms of propulsion technologies?

Volvo Group is investing in battery-electric solutions and is heavily investing in the field of hydrogen – both for fuel cell applications and as a renewable fuel for combustion engines.

Why is Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST) advocating for the continued research and development of the internal combustion engine?

Volvo Group believes that the future will demand varied propulsion applications to meet customers' needs and environmental demands, which is why they are taking a three-pronged approach to propulsion.

What is the VICE scholarship established by Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST)?

Volvo Group is establishing the VICE scholarship (Volvo Internal Combustion Engine) to secure continued competence of internal combustion engine technology due to reduced public funding for academic research in this field.

What is the duration of the research for the successful candidates of the Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST) scholarship?

Once recruited, the successful candidates will become industrial PhD students and will accomplish their research during 2024-2029, employed by Volvo Group.

How is Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST) contributing to the transition to a fossil-free society?

Volvo Group's hydrogen combustion technology aims to create robustness and help cope with global transition scenarios towards a fossil-free society.

What is the goal of Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST) in terms of sustainable transportation?

Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions, aiming to drive prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions.

What is the financial performance of Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST)?

In 2022, Volvo Group's net sales amounted to SEK 473 billion (EUR 45 billion), and the company serves customers in almost 190 markets.

Where is Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST) headquartered?

The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and employs more than 100,000 people.

How can I get further information about Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST)?

For more information, please visit volvogroup.com, and for frequent updates, follow Volvo Group on social media.

What is the mission of Volvo Group (VOLV-B.ST)?

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions, financing, and services that increase customers' uptime and productivity.