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∙ 14y agobecause it is being already used.... hydrogen is flammable and you can convert that energy to move your vehicle. but i think it is not safe to use hydrogen as fuel since its highly, highly flammable.
Hydrogen (H2) releases energy when it is combined with oxygen; however in practice, production of hydrogen from water requires more energy than is released when the hydrogen is used as fuel.
Free hydrogen does not occur naturally, and thus it must be generated by electrolysis of water or another method. A reduction in carbon dioxide emission connected with hydrogen fuel is directly achieved only if the energy used to make hydrogen is obtained from non carbon-based sources. Nowadays (2010) the majority of hydrogen produced on earth comes from fossil fuels.
- hydrogen is not freely available
- hydrogen is a gas at most temperatures, and particularly difficult to handle
- hydrogen is more dangerous than most substances; equipment owned by consumers would have to be checked periodically
- hydrogen production requires resources, and ultimately leads to energy loss.
hydrogen is an energy carrier, not a primary energy source
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∙ 14y agoHydrogen is a very powerful fuel that is also the basis of what we already use as far as fuel goes. It is the separation of these hydrogen atoms from the fossil fuel that is the source of our energy. Powering automobiles from hydrogen would be very easy, although fuel tanks would be mounted on the top of the cars for safety reasons.
The downside of hydrogen fuel is that it is far from being a green fuel as advertised. Virtually all hydrogen is generated from natural gas and the byproduct is sent into the atmosphere. Net result is that you have a car fueled by natural gas when you are using hydrogen.
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∙ 12y agoHydrogen has the potential for providing a clean, efficient fuel source. This raises the question, how is it used? There are two processes that can be used to take hydrogen fuel and create useful work, combustion and in fuel cells. Combustion simply uses the hydrogen in an internal combustion engine or gas turbine instead of a hydrocarbon, like gasoline or jet fuel. A fuel cell is an electrochemical device and is a big reason hydrogen is seen a great potential fuel source.
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Could the US reduce its use of oil by increasing use of nuclear power plants?
Yes, dramatically. Especially if we switched to hydrogen fuel cell cars and produced the hydrogen in the nuclear power plants by direct thermal conversion without generation of electricity.
Why do engines get hot?
The energy produced by the engine is mostly used to power the car, but due to an imperfect design, some energy still remains in the form of heat.
800 cc car engine is equal to how much power in watts?
2248 watt power
What is the consume power?
Power used in what?
What is a fuel use for international space station?
The international space station makes use of solar power.
What type of hydrogen is used in hydrogen car?
Compressed gaseous hydrogen.
How are hydrogen cars powered?
Generally, a Hydrogen powered car runs by using hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity in a fuel cell, which is then used to power an electric traction motor that runs the car. Direct ignition-engines are more difficult and dangerous to 'run'.
How does a fuel cell power a car?
it squirts hydrogen throgh a fuel cell to make electricity to power the car
Who is dingle?
Daniel Dingel is a controversial Filipino who claims to have invented a "hydrogen reactor" - a device which he claims to have used to power a water-fuelled car.
Do hydrogen car pollute?
It depends on how the hydrogen is obtained. If conventional power plants are used to hydrolize the water, that cars must take on the carbon footprint of the power sources (coal, oil, gas, nuclear, solar, hydro) This could be quite significant. Then there is the manufacturing of a distribution and fuelling network, the manufacture of the car etc.
Who Daniel dingle?
Daniel Dingel is a controversial Filipino who claims to have invented a "hydrogen reactor" - a device which he claims to have used to power a water-fuelled car.
Who is Daniel dingle?
Daniel Dingel is a controversial Filipino who claims to have invented a "hydrogen reactor" - a device which he claims to have used to power a water-fuelled car.
What is a hybird car?
The term is HYBRID. It is a car that uses an alternate fuel for power. Such as electricity, hydrogen gas or a combination of power sources such as gas-electric.
What mechanism is used to power a solar car?
mechanism is used to power a solar car?
Could Hydrogen be used in power plant?
No its to dangerous
What is a car battery used for?
To power a car ================================================================ you're ALMOST correct. Car Batteries are used to start and maintain the power of a car.
When will we have hydrogen cars?
Honda has hydrogen car. Toyota has hydrogen car. gm is working on hydrogen car.
