Maserati–Bosch Nettuno Hydrogen Combustion Demonstrator

Industrial innovations, Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, Energy and Building Technology

Motorsport organization

Luxury and high‑performance automobiles, including sports cars and SUVs

Luxury and high‑performance automobiles, including sports cars and SUVs

Organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race and promoter of rules and technology roadmaps for Le Mans and related series.

Industrial innovations, Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, Energy and Building Technology

Hydrogen vehicle storage and supply systems typically use high‑pressure composite tanks (often 350 bar or 700 bar) along with regulators, valves, piping, and safety sensors to deliver hydrogen fuel to either a fuel cell stack or a combustion engine.[11][15] For motorsport and demonstrator applications such as at Le Mans, dedicated refueling infrastructure and safety procedures are implemented to manage leak detection, ventilation, and emergency shut‑down given hydrogen’s low ignition energy and tendency to disperse rapidly.[8][11]

A type of engine that burns hydrogen as fuel, similar to traditional internal combustion engines but with challenges related to fuel storage and efficiency.

The Maserati Nettuno is a 3.0‑liter, 90‑degree twin‑turbocharged V6 petrol engine developed in‑house by Maserati and introduced in the MC20 supercar, featuring a pre‑chamber combustion system inspired by Formula 1 technology to improve efficiency and performance.[2][14] In standard gasoline form, it uses both direct and port fuel injection and advanced ignition control to deliver high specific power while meeting contemporary emissions standards, marking a technological centerpiece of Maserati’s modern performance lineup.[2][14]

Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire

A mid‑engined supercar powered by the 3.0‑liter twin‑turbo Nettuno V6 gasoline engine featuring pre‑chamber combustion technology, serving as the production reference platform for the engine architecture that has been adapted for hydrogen in the Le Mans demonstrator.

A portfolio of components and engineering services for hydrogen internal combustion engines, primarily targeted at commercial vehicles and industrial applications, including injectors, engine control units, and system integration know‑how utilized in demonstration projects like the Nettuno hydrogen engine.