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Zero Emissions: Hydrogen Engines coming by Top Automakers ♻️🚙 Revving Back to Basics: Goodbye Electric, Hello hydrogen Engine Rumble! China, No Match for the Car Market! 🚗💨🔥 Hydrogen Combustion Engines: Automakers are exploring hydrogen combustion engines as an alternative to gasoline, offering similar range and refilling times. ⛽🚗 Korean Innovation: Korea leads in developing a hydrogen combustion engine, with companies like Kia and Hyundai teaming up, and Volvo joining the efforts. 🌟🇰🇷🤝 Technology and Design: The technology for hydrogen combustion is nearly ready, requiring intricate engine designs and biodiesel as a pilot fuel for ignition. 🔧⚙️ Environmental Impact: Despite concerns about emissions, Volvo claims that with renewable materials, hydrogen combustion engines can meet the EU's "zero emission vehicle" standards. 🌍♻️ #HydrogenCars #FuelCell #CleanEnergy #ZeroEmissions #Kia #Hyundai #KoreanTech #Innovation #TechDesign #TechNews #DigitalDesign #EcoFriendly #SustainableLiving #ClimateAction #GreenEnergy #EnvironmentallyFriendly #ProtectOurPlanet #ReduceReuseRecycle #Sustainability #likes #likeme

In the quest for vehicle fuel sources, Korea has taken the lead on crafting a combustion engine that runs on hydrogen. But it isn’t just Korea’s Kia and Hyundai—which have teamed to create a hydrogen combustion engine—moving forward on the concept. Volvo is now also planning on the design. The technology is virtually already in place for hydrogen combustion engines, and both the driving ranges and refilling times are similar to that of traditional gasoline-powered combustion engines. Moving toward hydrogen combustion is a different approach than searching for a hydrogen fuel cell. In the combustion version, the engine burns hydrogen to produce power through combustion like a conventional engine, whereas fuel cells use a chemical process to convert hydrogen into electricity. The combustion strategy also takes up less physical space than a fuel cell system, and doesn’t require the many new systems that a fuel would need to convert hydrogen to electricity and power an electric motor. Detractors of the hydrogen combustion push say that the new fuel source doesn’t solve the pollution dilemma in automobiles, as the hydrogen technology still has an emission output. Volvo, however, states that by using the right renewable materials, they can get a hydrogen combustion engine to fall within the “zero emission vehicle” category as set by European Union standards. #ICE #hydrogen #combustian #netzero https://lnkd.in/gnxjBccC

I wrote an article earlier today with the title - Can the Automotive Industry Ever be Green? In it, I briefly talk about the UK's Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate which aims for 22% of new cars to be ZEVs this year, increasing to 80% by 2030 and 100% by 2035. A ZEV, as defined by the UK Government, is a vehicle that emits zero grams of CO2 per kilometre during the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). This means that both battery EVs and fuel cell EVs qualify as ZEVs. However, this definition doesn’t account for emissions from the entire lifecycle of the vehicle. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) offers a more comprehensive view by evaluating CO2 emissions from manufacturing to disposal. For instance, although BEVs produce zero emissions at the tailpipe, their overall CO2 impact includes the emissions from electricity generation, which still relies partly on fossil fuels. LCA results show that BEVs and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) have similar total CO2 emissions, mainly due to the significant CO2 produced during battery manufacturing. Hydrogen, especially green hydrogen produced from renewable sources, has the potential to lower CO2 emissions significantly. However, the infrastructure for green hydrogen is still in its infancy. Early adoption is expected in buses and HGVs, but the long-term demand will likely come from the shipping and aviation sectors, where hydrogen can serve as an energy carrier rather than a direct fuel. I'm still betting on synthetic fuels like P1 FUELS to ultimately be the most popular alternative to fossil fuels but, I also think there will be other alternatives that will work alongside it. If you want to read my full article, it's here - https://lnkd.in/et7JwFqQ What are your thoughts on hydrogen as a future fuel in the automotive industry?

There are currently just six hydrogen filling stations open in the UK that you can use to fill up a hydrogen fuel-cell car, down from 10 in March 2022. Three of these stations are located within the M25, with one in the Peak District and two in Scotland. https://lnkd.in/ex6Ukvsf At the time of writing (2023), there are plans for three more stations, one in Belfast, another in Glasgow, and finally one at Cavendish House (Prince’s Wharf, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6QY). There were several more hydrogen filling stations at one time, including some in Wales, but these have now closed, as have two previous Midlands locations, at Coventry University and the University of Birmingham. 4 are shown as operated by ITM Power. I will be called a Troll or negative for posting this, but it is reality. This is not surprising with 8 FCEV cars registered in the UK last year. We really do need a national debate on the whole subject of how to hit the 2030 targets.

The electric vehicle companies’ goal is to make them the dominant player by 2030, but it appears that hydrogen engines also want a cut of the market share. Hydrogen cars are similar to EVs but they have an electrochemical device known as a hydrogen fuel cell that emits only water vapor, which is a huge advantage in the competition for the most sustainable vehicle. https://lnkd.in/gFdkmnKd

🚗🌿 Motorized Innovation! Hyundai and Kia Develop Hydrogen Thermal Engine to Replace Gasoline Engines. 🔧 #Hydrogen #Innovation #Sustainability #AutomotiveTechnology. 🌐 The strategic alliance between Hyundai, Kia and the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials has brought to life a 2.0-liter direct-drive engine powered by hydrogen. Although not totally emission-free, it achieves a significant reduction in CO2 emissions of 99% compared to conventional internal combustion engines. 🌬️ This innovation emerges as a promising alternative, paving the way for cleaner and more sustainable mobility. The hydrogen engine offers an efficient and environmentally friendly option. 🛣️ As we move toward a more sustainable transportation future, do you think hydrogen engines can play a key role in the transition? 🤔🔗 Details: https://bit.ly/3u4fQ4C .

This is my pick for the future. EVs have been the primary focus of zero-emissions car manufacturers, while hydrogen vehicles were relegated to the background. The electric vehicle companies’ goal is to make them the dominant player by 2030, but it appears that hydrogen engines also want a cut of the market share. Hydrogen cars are similar to EVs but they have an electrochemical device known as a hydrogen fuel cell that emits only water vapor, which is a huge advantage in the competition for the most sustainable vehicle. https://lnkd.in/gyGkJvqY

🏎💨 Porsche AG is at the forefront of green automotive technology with its latest innovations in hydrogen power and synthetic e-fuels. Here’s a glimpse of their game-changing efforts: ⚙️ Hydrogen Engines: Porsche is developing a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine that matches or exceeds the performance of traditional 4.4L V-8 engines. Delivering 590 HP and reaching speeds of 261 km/h, this engine features advanced turbocharging technology to achieve near-zero emissions, aligning with Euro 7 standards. 💧🔧 🌱 Synthetic E-Fuels: In parallel, Porsche is creating synthetic e-fuels using water, hydrogen, and CO2. These e-fuels, which are nearly CO2-free, are being produced at a pilot plant in Chile with plans to scale up. This approach allows existing combustion engines to run more sustainably without a complete vehicle overhaul. 🌿🔋 Porsche’s dual focus on hydrogen and synthetic e-fuels demonstrates their commitment to combining high performance with environmental responsibility, paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable driving experience. 🚗🌟 #Porsche #HydrogenTechnology #SyntheticEFuels #CleanEnergy #SustainableDriving #Innovation #AutomotiveFuture https://lnkd.in/eUpb66eZ

"... the refueling nozzle is sometimes freezing to the vehicle because the H2 is stored at extremely low temperatures. Removing the nozzle can take as long as an hour, depending on how close the station tech is at the time. As a result, refueling can be a lengthy process." 🤔 It's been well-documented that fueling cars with hydrogen has many challenges and that the plug-in electric format is the go-to solution for ground transportation. This Hydrogen Fuel News article describes several challenges fuel-cell electric car owners face, particularly high fuel costs and scarce fueling infrastructure. The fact that the fueling nozzle could be stuck to the vehicle was news to me. Sustainable green hydrogen (generated using green electricity and responsibly sourced water), used first to replace fossil-derived hydrogen and in scenarios that are difficult/impossible to electrify, is needed to enable our transition to a clean energy future. Since over 100,000,000 metric tons of fossil-based hydrogen are being produced today to support non-transport-related use cases, many opportunities exist to put green hydrogen to good use. What are these use cases? https://lnkd.in/g4Fnk2jJ #GreenH2 #CleanTransportation

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