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Hydrogen engines: hoax or hope?
Hydrogen engines were once considered the future of automotive technology, with roots dating back to 1820. So, why did they disappear in the 1870s? And could they make a comeback?
📌 The History of Hydrogen Engines – From early experiments by Reverend W. Cecil to Otto’s combustion engines, we explore why gasoline ultimately won the fuel battle.📌 Hydrogen vs. ICE & EVs – We break down efficiency stats, hydrogen’s high flame speed, and its environmental impact compared to electric and diesel-powered vehicles.📌 Will Hydrogen ICE Make a Comeback? – With only 14,500 hydrogen cars sold in 2023, is there any future for H₂-powered vehicles? We analyze the tech, costs, and industry predictions.
Story Summaries
🛠️ The Forgotten History of Hydrogen Engines
The first hydrogen engine was proposed in 1820 by Reverend W. Cecil, but by the 1870s, gasoline took over, thanks to the invention of the carburetor. While hydrogen became essential for rocket fuel in space exploration, its role in transportation faded. With today’s push for clean energy, the big question remains—can hydrogen make a comeback in internal combustion engines?
⚡ Hydrogen vs. ICE & EVs – How Do They Compare?
Hydrogen engines offer unique benefits like high flame speed, wide flammability, and low emissions, but they struggle with efficiency. While gasoline engines are 11-27% efficient, hydrogen fuel cells reach 40-60% efficiency, and EVs powered by renewables can exceed 70% efficiency. Hydrogen combustion still produces NOx emissions, raising questions about its environmental advantage over battery-electric vehicles.
đźšš Why Hydrogen ICE Vehicles Never Took Off
In 2023, only 14,500 hydrogen cars were sold globally, compared to 14 million EVs. Despite some interest in H₂-powered trucks and off-road vehicles, hydrogen combustion faces major challenges: high costs, poor fueling infrastructure, and competition from more efficient fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs). Industry predictions estimate only 10,000 hydrogen ICE trucks by 2030—a tiny fraction of the global market.🔔 Subscribe for more science, engineering, and tech insights every week!
Mandatory DisclosuresGet in contact: [email protected] us: Youtube & Instagram (@highlevelpodcasts)Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jonathan Delport (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandelport/) & Damon Hoenselaar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-hoenselaar-b79a87142/)
📌 The History of Hydrogen Engines – From early experiments by Reverend W. Cecil to Otto’s combustion engines, we explore why gasoline ultimately won the fuel battle.📌 Hydrogen vs. ICE & EVs – We break down efficiency stats, hydrogen’s high flame speed, and its environmental impact compared to electric and diesel-powered vehicles.📌 Will Hydrogen ICE Make a Comeback? – With only 14,500 hydrogen cars sold in 2023, is there any future for H₂-powered vehicles? We analyze the tech, costs, and industry predictions.
Story Summaries
🛠️ The Forgotten History of Hydrogen Engines
The first hydrogen engine was proposed in 1820 by Reverend W. Cecil, but by the 1870s, gasoline took over, thanks to the invention of the carburetor. While hydrogen became essential for rocket fuel in space exploration, its role in transportation faded. With today’s push for clean energy, the big question remains—can hydrogen make a comeback in internal combustion engines?
⚡ Hydrogen vs. ICE & EVs – How Do They Compare?
Hydrogen engines offer unique benefits like high flame speed, wide flammability, and low emissions, but they struggle with efficiency. While gasoline engines are 11-27% efficient, hydrogen fuel cells reach 40-60% efficiency, and EVs powered by renewables can exceed 70% efficiency. Hydrogen combustion still produces NOx emissions, raising questions about its environmental advantage over battery-electric vehicles.
đźšš Why Hydrogen ICE Vehicles Never Took Off
In 2023, only 14,500 hydrogen cars were sold globally, compared to 14 million EVs. Despite some interest in H₂-powered trucks and off-road vehicles, hydrogen combustion faces major challenges: high costs, poor fueling infrastructure, and competition from more efficient fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs). Industry predictions estimate only 10,000 hydrogen ICE trucks by 2030—a tiny fraction of the global market.🔔 Subscribe for more science, engineering, and tech insights every week!
Mandatory DisclosuresGet in contact: [email protected] us: Youtube & Instagram (@highlevelpodcasts)Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jonathan Delport (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandelport/) & Damon Hoenselaar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-hoenselaar-b79a87142/)
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By Jonathan Delport & Damon HoenselaarHydrogen engines were once considered the future of automotive technology, with roots dating back to 1820. So, why did they disappear in the 1870s? And could they make a comeback?
📌 The History of Hydrogen Engines – From early experiments by Reverend W. Cecil to Otto’s combustion engines, we explore why gasoline ultimately won the fuel battle.📌 Hydrogen vs. ICE & EVs – We break down efficiency stats, hydrogen’s high flame speed, and its environmental impact compared to electric and diesel-powered vehicles.📌 Will Hydrogen ICE Make a Comeback? – With only 14,500 hydrogen cars sold in 2023, is there any future for H₂-powered vehicles? We analyze the tech, costs, and industry predictions.
Story Summaries
🛠️ The Forgotten History of Hydrogen Engines
The first hydrogen engine was proposed in 1820 by Reverend W. Cecil, but by the 1870s, gasoline took over, thanks to the invention of the carburetor. While hydrogen became essential for rocket fuel in space exploration, its role in transportation faded. With today’s push for clean energy, the big question remains—can hydrogen make a comeback in internal combustion engines?
⚡ Hydrogen vs. ICE & EVs – How Do They Compare?
Hydrogen engines offer unique benefits like high flame speed, wide flammability, and low emissions, but they struggle with efficiency. While gasoline engines are 11-27% efficient, hydrogen fuel cells reach 40-60% efficiency, and EVs powered by renewables can exceed 70% efficiency. Hydrogen combustion still produces NOx emissions, raising questions about its environmental advantage over battery-electric vehicles.
đźšš Why Hydrogen ICE Vehicles Never Took Off
In 2023, only 14,500 hydrogen cars were sold globally, compared to 14 million EVs. Despite some interest in H₂-powered trucks and off-road vehicles, hydrogen combustion faces major challenges: high costs, poor fueling infrastructure, and competition from more efficient fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs). Industry predictions estimate only 10,000 hydrogen ICE trucks by 2030—a tiny fraction of the global market.🔔 Subscribe for more science, engineering, and tech insights every week!
Mandatory DisclosuresGet in contact: [email protected] us: Youtube & Instagram (@highlevelpodcasts)Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jonathan Delport (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandelport/) & Damon Hoenselaar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-hoenselaar-b79a87142/)
📌 The History of Hydrogen Engines – From early experiments by Reverend W. Cecil to Otto’s combustion engines, we explore why gasoline ultimately won the fuel battle.📌 Hydrogen vs. ICE & EVs – We break down efficiency stats, hydrogen’s high flame speed, and its environmental impact compared to electric and diesel-powered vehicles.📌 Will Hydrogen ICE Make a Comeback? – With only 14,500 hydrogen cars sold in 2023, is there any future for H₂-powered vehicles? We analyze the tech, costs, and industry predictions.
Story Summaries
🛠️ The Forgotten History of Hydrogen Engines
The first hydrogen engine was proposed in 1820 by Reverend W. Cecil, but by the 1870s, gasoline took over, thanks to the invention of the carburetor. While hydrogen became essential for rocket fuel in space exploration, its role in transportation faded. With today’s push for clean energy, the big question remains—can hydrogen make a comeback in internal combustion engines?
⚡ Hydrogen vs. ICE & EVs – How Do They Compare?
Hydrogen engines offer unique benefits like high flame speed, wide flammability, and low emissions, but they struggle with efficiency. While gasoline engines are 11-27% efficient, hydrogen fuel cells reach 40-60% efficiency, and EVs powered by renewables can exceed 70% efficiency. Hydrogen combustion still produces NOx emissions, raising questions about its environmental advantage over battery-electric vehicles.
đźšš Why Hydrogen ICE Vehicles Never Took Off
In 2023, only 14,500 hydrogen cars were sold globally, compared to 14 million EVs. Despite some interest in H₂-powered trucks and off-road vehicles, hydrogen combustion faces major challenges: high costs, poor fueling infrastructure, and competition from more efficient fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs). Industry predictions estimate only 10,000 hydrogen ICE trucks by 2030—a tiny fraction of the global market.🔔 Subscribe for more science, engineering, and tech insights every week!
Mandatory DisclosuresGet in contact: [email protected] us: Youtube & Instagram (@highlevelpodcasts)Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jonathan Delport (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandelport/) & Damon Hoenselaar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-hoenselaar-b79a87142/)