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    From Axel@3:633/10 to All on Saturday, May 02, 2026 12:40:36

    <https://interestingengineering.com/energy/hydrogen-engine-hits-60-efficiency-with-zero-emissions-rivals-diesel-in-power-output>

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  • From Clocky@3:633/10 to All on Sunday, May 03, 2026 08:00:25
    On 2/05/2026 10:40 am, Axel wrote:

    <https://interestingengineering.com/energy/hydrogen-engine-hits-60-efficiency-with-zero-emissions-rivals-diesel-in-power-output>



    Hydrogen will never be viable for mainstream automotive use but will
    have a niche in heavy industries.

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  • From Ozix@3:633/10 to All on Sunday, May 03, 2026 11:50:10
    Clocky wrote:
    On 2/05/2026 10:40 am, Axel wrote:

    <https://interestingengineering.com/energy/hydrogen-engine-hits-60-efficiency-with-zero-emissions-rivals-diesel-in-power-output>



    Hydrogen will never be viable for mainstream automotive use but will
    have a niche in heavy industries.


    I remember the hydrogen bus trial in Perth, those things cost zillions
    didn't they?

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  • From Xeno@3:633/10 to All on Sunday, May 03, 2026 21:22:25
    On 3/5/2026 1:50 pm, Ozix wrote:
    Clocky wrote:
    On 2/05/2026 10:40 am, Axel wrote:

    <https://interestingengineering.com/energy/hydrogen-engine-hits-60-
    efficiency-with-zero-emissions-rivals-diesel-in-power-output>


    Hydrogen will never be viable for mainstream automotive use but will
    have a niche in heavy industries.


    I remember the hydrogen bus trial in Perth, those things cost zillions didn't they?

    I remember the Yaris hydrogen trial where the fuel tanks filled the rear passenger and luggage compartments in order to get a decent range. Also,
    where will you fuel it up? Limited places in Australia and that hydrogen
    in those places is sourced currently from *fossil fuels* and that is
    where the CO2 becomes a pollution factor. You could break water down
    into H and O but for that you need *electricity*. To make it CO2 neutral
    you need totally green electricity.
    Currently in Australia, and the rest of the world, we have a complete
    fueling infrastructure for liquid fossil fuels. HEVs and PHEVs can use
    those directly so they make much more sense at this juncture. A full BEV charging infrastructure is being rolled out as I write this so that
    takes care of the more distant future. Do you seriously think that a
    full rollout of fueling infrastructure for hydrogen ICE vehicles is ever
    going to happen except in very niche markets? I see lots of places where trials are conducted but, typically, they lead to naught.

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  • From Xeno@3:633/10 to All on Sunday, May 03, 2026 21:27:09
    On 3/5/2026 10:00 am, Clocky wrote:
    On 2/05/2026 10:40 am, Axel wrote:

    <https://interestingengineering.com/energy/hydrogen-engine-hits-60-
    efficiency-with-zero-emissions-rivals-diesel-in-power-output>


    Hydrogen will never be viable for mainstream automotive use but will
    have a niche in heavy industries.

    Yep. Singapore is looking at it for power generation to start with.
    Doubt I will see full ICE/hydrogen development in what remains of my
    lifetime.

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