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Fuel Cell vs. hydrogen in ICE

[SORNG1]

Can anyone explain the difference between fuel cells and hydrogen as a fuel in Internal Combustion Engines.  My understanding is that hydrogen in a fuel cell produces electricity and the electrcity is the power for the total electric car.  Westport Fuel Systems announced a partenership yesterday to use their HPDI 2.0 technology to fuel existing Internal Combustion Engines with hydrogen gas.  This makes a vehicle at par in performance with existing internal combustion engines fueled by diesel.  HyGEAR can produce green hydrogen from RNG on site.  No need for difficult long range transport of hydrogen produced at a wind farm.    If Westport can develop an internal combustion engine powered by hydrogen--it will be cheaper and more efficient than a fuel cell electric engine.

[tamaracktop]

Why on earth would someone take the time and trouble to answer that when you can do some research yourself? I'm sorry but I find questions like that here quite irritating. Maybe I'm a little sensitized because I've had many PM's asking questions like that. I used to answer them as best I could, but I don't bother anymore. No offense, but this seems like a clear case where you

[iiioiii]

@SORNG1, here is an excellent series of videos that describe the merits and drawbacks of using hydrogen as a fuel in an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) in comparison to a fuel cell: Why Hydrogen Engines Are A Bad Idea: https://youtu.be/1Ajq46qHp0c The DIfference Between Gasoline and Hydrogen Engines: https://youtu.be/l6ECwRnJ0Sg How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work: https://youtu.be/0jnZFGx_4kY There