According to GE, Umicore has reached key milestones in the development of the GE catalyst material in terms of production readiness, performance and durability. The two companies are now engaged in optimizing the commercial scale production of the material.
The new catalyst is capable of functioning with either diesel fuel or E85 biofuel as the reductant, providing an option to those segments of the marketplace seeking an alternative to urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology.
Umicore will work with GE Global Research, which has been developing HC-LNC technology since 2001, to offer the catalyst to customers in the off-highway and on-road vehicle segments, marine segments, and stationary power markets.
William Kernick, vice president of GE Technology Ventures, said: “We are excited to reach this agreement with Umicore for the development of this critical technology. By partnering with a key developer and leading producer of catalyst technology, GE is creating opportunities to develop and market innovative emission reduction solutions across the transportation industry.”
