German consortium develops ammonia-powered drive system for farm machinery
In Germany, as part of a technology-neutral propulsion strategy, CLAAS, MAN Engines and WTZ Roßlau are currently developing an ammonia-powered drive system for use in agricultural machinery. GAMCO – Green Ammonia Multifuel Combine – is designed as a research project and aims to investigate the suitability of an ammonia-powered drive system as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels and to sustainable fuels such as hydrogen in internal combustion engines.
In practical use, agricultural machinery requires a very high level of power that is reliably available over many hours. The GAMCO research project is investigating how these requirements can be met using a sustainable ammonia-powered internal combustion engine. The assessment covers the entire well-to-wheel pathway, including the production and supply of the fuels used.
As part of the GAMCO project, CLAAS, MAN Engines and WTZ Roßlau are working on a sustainable ammonia-powered drive system that could be used, for example, in high-performance harvesting machinery or large tractors. The project is scheduled to run until October 2029.
Category: Fuels
