Towards zero-emissions by fuel-flexible technologies – We are excited to introduce the Flexible Clean Propulsion Technologies project. We bring cleaner solutions to marine and off-road transport.
The Flexible Clean Propulsion Technologies (Flex-CPT) project consortium, led by the University of Vaasa, aims to develop innovative, clean, and flexible solutions for maritime transport and off-road machinery. The goal is to reduce dependency on single fuel types, develop flexible hardware design, smart combustion control, efficient thermal management, and adaptive emission and hybrid energy management. These solutions will make it possible to use zero- and low-carbon fuels in the best way, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 100%.
With the broad consortium of partners and budget of 18 million euros, this project will establish a realistic path for the Finnish powertrain industry towards carbon neutrality and shape the future of the marine and off-road sectors for decades to come.
– We acknowledge that effective decarbonisation means embracing all new zero-carbon fuel options, like hydrogen and ammonia, alongside more mature low-carbon choices such as methane, methanol and bio- and renewable diesels. This level of multi-fuel integration is an unparalleled technological challenge for powertrain development, says Professor Maciej Mikulski from the University of Vaasa. Mikulski acts as the responsible leader of the Flex-CPT project.
To tackle this challenge the Flex-CPT consortium comprises a number of research organisations and companies: University of Vaasa, Tampere University, Aalto University, Åbo Akademi University, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, University of Turku, University of Oulu, Wärtsilä Finland Oy, AGCO Power Oy, Meyer Turku Oy, Proventia Oy, Neste Oyj, Bosch Rexroth Oy, Hycamite TCD Technologies Oy, Lumikko Oy, and Meriaura Oy. The project involves intensive international cooperation with 12 international partners from 12 countries. The project is part of the Wärtsilä led Zero Emission Marine programme and Meyer Turku led NEcOLEAP program.
Read the full press release here.
The Flex-CPT project is primarily funded by Business Finland, with the remaining funds provided by companies and research organizations.
