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BMW CleanEnergy popped the hood on their "bi-fueled" (hydrogen and gasoline) V12 internal combustion engine.     They offered the test drivers water bottles that marketing had relabeled simply as “Exhaust”… but I would not want to drink actual tailpipe water from this one (unlike hydrogen fuel cells or electric cars, this engine is not zero emissions).
07 Feb 2025

Hydrogen engines with water injection: The end of EVs and the future of green transportation?

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A recent article from Ecoticias discusses a transformative moment in the automotive industry with the introduction of hydrogen engines that use water as fuel. Developed by AVL Racetech, these engines combine hydrogen combustion technology with water injection systems, resulting in zero-emission vehicles that offer high performance and efficiency.

 

Key Points from the Article:

  • Hydrogen Engines: AVL Racetech has developed a 2.0-liter hydrogen combustion engine that delivers over 400 horsepower. The engine uses water injection to boost performance and reduce combustion temperatures.
  • Environmental Benefits: Hydrogen engines emit only water vapor, making them a cleaner alternative to traditional gasoline and diesel engines.
  • Challenges: The widespread adoption of hydrogen engines faces obstacles, such as the lack of a hydrogen fuel network and the need for significant investments in infrastructure.
  • Future Prospects: Hydrogen engines have the potential to replace gasoline-powered engines in both everyday transportation and motorsports.

 

For more information, you can refer to the following sources:

Ecoticias: The end of EVs has arrived ― This engine uses water as fuel instead of gasoline 

Ecoportal: Japan unveils new generation of engines: It’s the end of Tesla and EVs worldwide 

MSN: Poop-Powered Racer Could Clean Up 

Motorsport News Ongoing: It's the end of EVs worldwide – The water engine, running for the first time in history

 

Photo Credit: By Steve Jurvetson, Flickr:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/421596146

BMW CleanEnergy  "bi-fueled" (hydrogen and gasoline) V12 internal combustion engine.