• PHINIA supplies compact DI H₂ Injector for the GCK Group, Solution F project
• Groundbreaking first of its kind V8 high powered hydrogen internal combustion engine (H₂ICE) conversion

PHINIA Inc. (NYSE: PHIN) has successfully supported GCK Group and Solution F in a groundbreaking retrofit and H₂ICE conversion of a 1976 Jeep Cherokee, the first of its kind. PHINIA supported the project by providing hydrogen injection components critical for the retrofit. This project highlights the partners’ commitment to the decarbonization of transport by using hydrogen as a viable alternative to conventional fuels.

Showcased for the first time at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, the project displayed the technological expertise of this collaboration and the joint desire to bring global attention to the versatility 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’s rapid progression to completing the final demonstration 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, building on and enhancing the company’s existing knowledge and expertise.

“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 and simplicity of our industry leading products in hydrogen solutions,” said Todd Anderson, Chief Technology Officer, PHINIA Inc.

“We have greatly 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 across all vehicle types.”

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.

This is one of the many successful hydrogen combustion projects that PHINIA has collaborated on, and the Company is currently involved in many more. PHINIA's commitment to corporate responsibility is embedded in its values, including aiming to reduce the environmental impact of its operations, and how the Company does business. PHINIA is proud to work with partners that share its values and are united in their mission to create a better future for its employees, customers, communities, and the planet.

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.