Collaborating for an Energy-Secure Future

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About Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America (H2EA-NA)

About Us

The Hydrogen Engine Alliance – North America (H2EA-NA) is a coalition of industry, academic, and government leaders committed to accelerating the adoption of hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines (H2-ICEs) as a key solution for low-carbon transportation and industrial applications. Modeled after the success of Europe’s Allianz Wasserstoffmotor, we provide a platform for collaboration, innovation, and advocacy in hydrogen engine technology.

Hydrogen is a near-zero carbon fuel with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance energy security, and drive economic growth. However, widespread hydrogen adoption requires a coordinated, industry-wide effort.

H2EA-NA fills this critical gap serving as a platform for knowledge-sharing, strategic partnerships, and actionable progress across the hydrogen value chain.

Our Mission

To drive the adoption of hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines through education, collaboration, and strategic engagement across the hydrogen value chain. We aim to:

Raise Awareness

Educate the public and stakeholders on the benefits and potential of hydrogen for transportation and industry.

Support Infrastructure

Share knowledge and foster partnerships that expand hydrogen refueling and supply networks.

Advance Regulatory Frameworks

Provide research-based insights to support the development of clear and consistent standards for H2-ICE deployment.

What We Do

To advance our mission, H2EA-NA focuses on three core areas:

Education and Outreach

We raise public awareness and enhance stakeholder understanding of hydrogen engine solutions to support broader adoption and engagement.

Technology Advancement

We promote hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines (H2-ICEs) as a practical, near-term technology for achieving low-carbon mobility and energy security.

Strategic Collaboration

We connect leaders across the automotive, energy, and government sectors to drive innovation, expand infrastructure, and share research.

Why It Matters

H2-ICE technology plays a vital role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. By leveraging existing engine platforms and complementing hydrogen fuel cell development, H2-ICEs offer a scalable, cost-effective pathway for reducing emissions in hard-to-electrify sectors such as heavy-duty transportation and industry.

At H2EA-NA, we’re working to ensure these solutions are not only understood but implemented across North America.

Meet the Co-Directors

The Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America is led by the University of California, Riverside and the University of Michigan.

Andrè Boehman

Co-Director
University of Mic

Dr. Andrè Boehman is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan and a distinguished expert in alternative fuels, combustion, and emissions control. His research explores advanced fuels and pollution reduction strategies, and he manages the Auto Lab at U-M, where he develops state-of-the-art research facilities. A Fellow of SAE, ACS, ASME, and the Combustion Institute, Prof. Boehman has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to engineering, research, and teaching. He holds a Ph.D. and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a BS from the University of Dayton.

Georgios Karavalakis

Co-Director
University of California, Riverside

Dr. Georgios Karavalakis is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at UC Riverside and a leading researcher at CE-CERT. He specializes in combustion engines, alternative fuels, and transportation emissions, focusing on the environmental impacts of low- and zero-carbon fuels and their interaction with emerging engine technologies. His work includes emission characterization from ground and marine transportation and secondary aerosol formation from combustion engines. Dr. Karavalakis holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, an MSc in Environmental Engineering, and a BEng(Hons) in Engineering from the University of Portsmouth.

Meet the Founding Members

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Bosch

CHEVRON

CUMMINS

DTNA

FORVIA

TENNECO

MAHLE

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

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