Hydrogen Engines Vs. Combustion Engines
New car buyers may wonder if they should purchase a clean vehicle, such as a hydrogen car, or stick with the standard combustion engine. While hydrogen may offer better environmentally sound features, it also has far less brands available and technology not quite ready for market.
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Function
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Hydrogen is a relatively new technology currently in the testing phase. Information is less scarce for hydrogen as opposed to information available for the common combustion engine.
Significance
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Honda released the first commercial hydrogen vehicle, the FCX, in June of 2008.
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Features
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Hydrogen engines, unlike combustion, do not emit greenhouse gases. However, it is easier and cheaper to transport gasoline for combustion engines.
Geography
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While refueling stations for combustion engines exist in nearly every town, hydrogen fuel stations are almost exclusively found in California and the northeast.
Potential
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In the future, hydrogen may become the fuel of choice or at least a significant option. Hydrogen has all the characteristics of the optimal alternative fuel: clean, renewable and cost effective.
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