Energy of Hydrogen

In recent years some researchers argue that epoch of internal combustion engine is at an end. More efficient and ecological technologies, which can make a revolution in  world automobile production are coming in the stead of it. In hydrogen engine current generated by fuel cells feeds an electromotor as opposed to internal combustion engine where ignited air gas actuates engine pistons. The only by-product generated in hydrogen engine is water.

Daimler-Chrysler has invested about 1.5 billion US $ in development of vehicle with hydrogen engine.  Ford, BMW, General Motors invest vast sums of money in such works. Unfortunally, cost of vehicles with hydrogen engines is much higher than cost of vehicles with internal combustion engine. However, it seems to be reduced when some engineering and design problems will be solved. Hopefully, vehicles with hydrogen engine will be more competitive by  2010-2015 and hydrogen infrastructure be well-developed.

Two vehicle prototypes with hydrogen engine – models NECAR 5 и JEEP Cjmmander (Daimler-Chrysler)