PHINIA, GCK Group & Solution F Build 1976 Jeep Cherokee With Hydrogen Injection

PHINIA Inc. (NYSE: PHIN) has supported GCK Group and Solution F in a groundbreaking retrofit and H₂ICE conversion of a 1976 Jeep Cherokee.

PHINIA supported the project by providing hydrogen injection components critical for the retrofit. This project highlights the partners’ commitment to the decarbonization of transportation by using hydrogen as a viable alternative to conventional fuels, the companies stated.

Showcased for the first time at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, the project displayed the technological expertise and potential of H₂ICE for vehicle retrofit. This iconic vehicle demonstrates the possibility of a high powered V8 engine conversion for classic vehicles as well as wider practical applications including commercial vehicles and motor sports.

PHINIA has been involved with this project since its launch in Q4 2022. The project highlights the ease of integration with existing combustion engines. In addition to providing various components, including its DI CHG10 Injector and Injector Driver, PHINIA also supported at its testing facilities with H₂ Combustion simulation and calibration.

“Working on this project with GCK Group and Solution F has been a great opportunity for us to demonstrate our technical expertise and knowledge, as well as the versatility in hydrogen solutions,” said Todd Anderson, chief technology officer, PHINIA Inc.

“We have enjoyed being involved in the conversion of this iconic vehicle. The project illustrates the very real applications of hydrogen right now, its viability as an alternative to the internal combustion engine, and underlines our collective vision to promote and enable combustion engine decarbonization.”

PHINIA, GCK Group and Solution F have a history of cooperation in this area. In June 2023, a project to mark the centenary of the Le Mans 24 Hours showcased the Foenix H2, one of the world’s first GT racing cars powered by a hydrogen combustion engine. Both the Foenix H2 and the 1976 Jeep Cherokee Chief use the same engine base and PHINIA components.

For further information on the hydrogen technologies that PHINIA has and is developing that support and enable the ease of conversion to alternative net zero fuels please visit www.phinia.com.