New Fiat Powertech XC13 Hydrogen Fuel Engine Debuts at Flachot Ski World Cup

Fiat Power Technologies, the world's leading manufacturer of low environmental impact power solutions, and the world's leading manufacturer of snow finishers and tracked Vehicles PRINOTH For Frashaw（Austria）Skiing World Cup brings more passion。Lately，On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Ski World Cup in Flachot，PRINOTH Group President and Chief Executive OfficerKlaus TonhäuserParticipated in about “Sustainability of Winter Sports ”A discussion of，This discussion is sponsored by Snow Space Salzburg BergbahnenOrganization，Spotlight on ideas and new technologies that can reduce the environmental impact of all ski-related activities 。

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One of the highlights of the media discussion, which was attended by more than 100 journalists, was the world's first hydrogen-powered snow finishing machine equipped with a Fiat Power Technology internal combustion engine. PRINOTH LEITWOLF h2MOTION The official debut of。In fact，This new concept Vehicle is equipped withNew Fiat Power TechnologyXC13 Hydrogen version engine，It is a six-cylinder engine with a 13-liter displacement.，Available460hp (338kW) Power and 2000Nm Torque。

LEITWOLF h2MOTION Fully prepared for field testing，This Vehicle is the ideal solution for sustainability-oriented ski resorts，For example Snow Space Salzburg Bergbahnen，Because the remaining carbon dioxide emissions come largely from the maintenance of the snow track.。

At IAA The new Fiat Power Technology launched in 2022XC13 YesFirst multi-fuel engine，The bare metal hardware is the same。From diesel to natural gas（Including biomethane），To hydrogen and renewable fuels.，The bare engine has been conceived in several versions.，To provide maximum standardization of components.，And make it easy to integrate into the final product.。

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Fiat Power Technologies draws on its long experience in alternative fuels.，WillXC13 Hydrogen engine as a preliminary concept，The aim is to find a supplementary scheme that can accelerate the decarbonization process in the industrial application field.。

Installed in PRINOTH LEITWOLF h2MOTION The hydrogen-fueled engine is an additional technology in Fiat Power's portfolio of zero CO2 emission solutions.，In order to conform to the customer's habit of using traditional machines。Hydrogen fuel is stored in five storage tanks on the back of the machine，Estimated transit time is more than 3 hours。

This new concept vehicle is designed for its power and size，So that it is mainly suitable for bee used as a preparation ski track on a large ski resort，This isPRINOTH Another step towards a zero-carbon fleet，The cooperation with Fiat Power Technology shows that：The two companies' shared commitment to sustainability in off-road applications。

“The product is scheduled for release in September 2022，It is now ready for the first field test。Such a short development time highlights ourXC13 Unique quality of the engine-That is, the same engine body can adapt to multiple fuel applications.，” Vice President, Product Engineering, Fiat PowertechPierpaolo BiffaliSaid。“Our mission is to deliver sustainable power propulsion solutions for our customers，Be able to communicate with others in the process of practice Prinoth Cooperation，We are deeply honored。”

“Carried onLEITWOLF h2MOTION The Fiat Power Technology engine is similar to a diesel engine.，”Klaus Tonhäuser Say，“The product is designed to conform to the customer's habit of using traditional machines.。This will help increase customer acceptance of the technology。”

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