Goodbye combustion engine

[SlipBall]

I only recently learned that the hydrogen car of the future is a lot closer to becoming a reality. Supposedly a deal was just signed by one Auto manufacturer to have a factory built in China for the production of these modular vehicles. Best thinking is 6 to 8 years till wide spread production and use worldwide. To me the Skateboard Chassis, capable of multiple body styles from coupe to pickup. is a fascinating subject.

[Bewolf]

Looks interesting, but do you have any kind of links or other kinds of information sources about it?

[SlipBall]

Originally Posted by Bewolf

Looks interesting, but do you have any kind of links or other kinds of information sources about it?

Yes of course, sorry

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/...ntcmp=features

http://www.garrygolden.net/2010/01/1...ustion-engine/

http://www.supercars.net/cars/2109.html

[Osprey]

It says "end of the combustion engine". I assume this is a FCV, isn't the hold up on a FC that platinum is too expensive? How has that changed?

[Bewolf]

Originally Posted by SlipBall

Yes of course, sorry

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/...ntcmp=features

http://www.garrygolden.net/2010/01/1...ustion-engine/

http://www.supercars.net/cars/2109.html

Mighty thanks!

Interesting developments there. Combine that with developments in Europe and Asia and we have some highly interesting innovations ahead of us in regards to car making.

[Trumper]

Too much money for oil and petrol companies to lose,i would think they would do something to stop this.

[SlipBall]

Originally Posted by Osprey

It says "end of the combustion engine". I assume this is a FCV, isn't the hold up on a FC that platinum is too expensive? How has that changed?

I just really became aware that production was close at hand. I really don't know any of the technology hurdles, other than what was written in the links. Hydrogen power seems to be in the near future of personal vehicles propulsion though. I have read that these modular vehicles can be produced very cheaply. That's why you see third world applications being mentioned.

[CWMV]

Interesting indeed.

[Osprey]

Originally Posted by SlipBall

I just really became aware that production was close at hand. I really don't know any of the technology hurdles, other than what was written in the links. Hydrogen power seems to be in the near future of personal vehicles propulsion though. I have read that these modular vehicles can be produced very cheaply. That's why you see third world applications being mentioned.

There's certainly no shortage of Hydrogen, but the H2 Fuel Cell uses platinum as a catalyst on the anode, and that's pricey.


EDIT: I had a quick read, there are loads of FC types so I guess there's a viable solution to this then.

[ATAG_MajorBorris]

The vehicle is not the hard part, building a new fuel distribution system and not being crushed by the most powerful corporations in the world will be true challenge.

I have been a fan of these alternitives for many years, I hope we see them soon!