IEEE Vehicular Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC) 2026

EIFER participated in the 23rd edition of the IEEE Vehicular Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC) 2026, held from 5 to 9 October in Lyon, France, where results from the demonstration phase of the COSMHYC DEMO project were presented.

The presentation, Metal Hydride Compressor Performance and Modeling Based on HRS Field Data, focused on the performance of a Metal Hydride Compressor (MHC) integrated into a commercial Hydrogen Refueling Station. Based on field data, the work analysed the compressor’s performance under real operating conditions and proposed a preliminary model for the operation of the technology at this scale.

The results showed consistent performance under the investigated operating conditions and provide a basis for further research into the performance and simulation of this innovative hydrogen compression technology.

The IEEE VPPC brought together engineers, researchers and industry professionals for multidisciplinary exchanges on electrified vehicle power and propulsion technologies. Topics also included hydrogen refueling infrastructure and fuel cell vehicles, providing a relevant setting to share the results and developments of COSMHYC DEMO.