Hydrogen Combustion Engine
A hydrogen combustion engine burns hydrogen in a piston engine instead of petrol or diesel, emitting mainly water vapour.
What is Hydrogen Combustion Engine?
It differs from a fuel cell, which turns hydrogen into electricity. It is mainly tested for trucks, machinery and motorsport. It still produces some NOx. Hydrogen engines can be based on existing engine designs, which lowers development costs.
How it works
Hydrogen is injected and ignited in the cylinders much like gas fuel in a conventional engine.
Why it matters for your car
Efficiency is lower than a fuel cell. Few such vehicles are available to buy.
Other terms
- Battery Module
- Brake Caliper Slide Pins (Guide Pins)
- Engine Speed (Rpm)
- Fuse Box
- High-voltage Contactor (Main Relay)
- Ignition Timing
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
- Multi-link Suspension
- Oil Filter Wrench
- Panel Van
- Port Fuel Injection
- Regeneration Levels (Regen Settings)
- Rotary Engine (Wankel Engine)
- Seatbelt (Safety Belt)
- Tilt Sensor (Alarm Inclination Sensor)
- Tube-Type Tyre (Inner Tube)
- Tyre Dressing
- Tyre Flat Spot
- Wiper Motor