Carmakers are losing interest in EVs, or so it seems to us. In fact, we are seeing more and more news about a fuel that has turned out to be better and that only produces water vapor as an emission. Do you know which one we are talking about? We want to introduce you to a new hydrogen engine, but not just one more, but the one that opens a completely different and more advanced generation: with this detail that amazes experts.
A hydrogen engine that opens up a new generation: sustainable and futuristic mobility
The Hyundai Motor Group in line with this future outlook recently unveiled a novel hydrogen fuel cell that is compatible with the next generation of hydrogen-powered vehicles. The new engine is the big change in the field of hydrogen fuel cells technology and provides all these advantages that the traditional ICEs don’t have.
The key technological factor is a newly developed engine that produces more than 400 horsepower of force but only water vapor is released. This is the main reason why this fuel source is the most commonly used for car engines of all sizes, including compact cars, medium-sized SUVs and even heavy trucks.
Aside from performance, it even allows for sustainability benefits. This engine is capable of harnessing hydrogen to serve as fuel and eliminating the emission of greenhouse gases against the vehicles employing it. In such a transition, clean and renewable hydrogen sources like solar and wind might be possible by these vehicles.
Eventually, the hydrogen fuel cell engine by Hyndai will just be a step to the generation of cars that are truly capable, and environment-friendly. The engine is equipped with a stunning power output, a range and an efficiency which make it a very suitable option for drivers.
The new Korean, hydrogen engine, in detail: the characteristics of this project
The new hydrogen engine developed by Hyundai and Kia produces an impressive 400 horsepower and 392 lb-ft of torque from its 6.1 liter V8 displacement. This rear-wheel drive engine utilizes direct injection technology to optimize efficiency.
Some key specs of the hydrogen engine:
- 6.1 liter V8 displacement.
- 400 horsepower.
- 392 lb-ft torque.
- Rear-wheel drive.
- Direct injection.
- 8,700 rpm redline.
The high-revving nature allows it to generate substantial power, while the torque arrives low in the powerband. This provides strong off-the-line acceleration. The engine is designed for endurance as well, using an iron block and head along with sodium filled exhaust valves.
The detail everyone is looking for in this new hydrogen engine: experts are on tenterhooks
In hydrogen fuel cells, the hydrogen is converted into hydrogen ions which are then used to produce electricity, thereby yielding a significant increase in efficiency when compared to the gasoline engines. Unlike traditional engines, fuel cells directly convert chemical energy into electricity via an electrochemical reaction.
The hydrogen fuel cell engine that achieved high efficiency performance by Hyundai and Kia is a good example of these fuel economy gain. It has about above 400 horsepower maximum power output but just 0. 7 kg H2 on 100km – that’s approximately 2 times the amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
As a result, a high-performance gasoline engine would need more than ten liters per 100 km, which is three times more than this all-electric one. Fuel cells have various benefits in comparison to the battery electric cars. Among them there is their efficiency.
Concerning hydrogen vehicles, it must be noted that when green energy is utilized for hydrogen production, it is apparent that the overall well-to-wheel efficiency becomes higher than conventional BEV. It is exactly this that gave hydrogen an advantage over range transportation where weight and loading time is a concern.
As you can see, this hydrogen engine could be the beginning of a new generation marked by the arrival of the long-awaited extended range, a concept that we already know in EVs (specifically, in REx), but that we still haven’t seen with this fuel. The secret? You’ve already seen it, the nearly skyrocketing thermal efficiency they’ve achieved, something they will now continue to try to improve before commercializing this prototype on a large scale.
