European researchers, in association with American partners, have developed a new hydrogen technology making it possible to produce hydrogen engines of a new type and with better efficiency intended for equipping non-polluting cars.
The EU-funded Hydrogen internal combustion engine (HyICE) project has tested hydrogen engines that are as efficient as current diesel engines, but less polluting and with no noticeable difference in fuel consumption. volume and engine power.
Researchers hope that these hydrogen-powered engines will offer clear advantages over current-generation engines and can be competitive with other propulsion systems and thus give drivers the same level of performance and cost. they are entitled to expect.
Taking the internal combustion engine as a starting point, the members of this three-year project led by the inventor of the automobile, BMW, set out to develop new parts such as injectors and an ignition system, as well as preparing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to optimize the mixture formation and combustion process.
“The combustion engine is one of the most advanced industrial products. Its development is based on a century of investment. It offers high levels of performance and variability along with low costs and easy day-to-day maintenance,” said Professor Raymond Freymann, Head of Research and Technology at BMW Group.
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