Hydrogen — Fuel Cell or Combustion for Passenger Cars?

13 September 2024 by Mika Takahashi
The hydrogen internal combustion engine could retain ICE architecture for a carbon-neutral age. However, the chemical properties of hydrogen combined with the inherent inefficiencies of combustion pose a challenge to H2ICE, particularly for passenger cars. This premium article, based on IDTechEx's report on the topic, assesses real-world fuel economy performance and contextualizes this within the applications of passenger cars.
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