# STEYR and TU Wien HYTRAC hydrogen project

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/steyr-and-tu-wien-hytrac-hydrogen-project
> Updated: 2026-09-21T07:30:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

STEYR and TU Wien have launched the HYTRAC project, a research initiative designed to develop low-carbon agricultural mechanization through an integrated hydrogen-powered energy system.

The project focuses on a hydrogen internal combustion engine tractor paired with an electric power-split eCVT transmission. To create a scalable ecosystem, the initiative incorporates on-farm hydrogen storage and refueling infrastructure, referred to as COMBHY, which utilizes renewable energy sources like biomass, wind, and solar managed via AI-optimized control. Real-world demonstrations are planned at the Energy Hub Neusiedl in Austria to validate the system’s performance and carbon abatement potential.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Steyr and TU Wien launch hydrogen agriculture research project

Steyr and TU Wien have launched the HYTRAC project to develop hydrogen-powered tractors and integrated on-farm refueling infrastructure for low-carbon agriculture.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steyr-and-tu-wien-launch-hydrogen-agriculture-research-project

### 2026-09-15: STEYR and TU Wien launch HYTRAC hydrogen tractor project

TU Wien and STEYR have launched the HYTRAC project to develop hydrogen-powered tractors and on-farm refueling infrastructure to promote low-carbon agricultural mechanization.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steyr-and-tu-wien-launch-hytrac-hydrogen-tractor-project

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