The hydrogen engine is one of the most intriguing firm bets to replace combustion engine cars. This new technology would be entirely green and much more environmentally friendly than any other existing alternative today. The commitment to this type of vehicles has skyrocketed and continues to rise day by day as we improve and refine the way we produce green hydrogen. Now, a new company has shown its commitment to these types of technologies.
The Hydrogen Engine by Bosch
According to IoT Today, Bosch has showcased the future of sustainable mobility through a new technology that is poised to change everything. In this way, what we find is that the German company would have made a strong commitment to sustainability.
For this reason, Bosch has a very clear goal in mind: to launch a hydrogen engine in 2024, thereby joining the list of engine manufacturers betting on such products. It joins others like Hyundai, Kia, or Toyota that have already shown their commitment to the future.
Bosch had already made significant investments to improve hydrogen and has been working for several years to perfect its techniques in this regard.
Bosch teams up with Spanish companies to boost hydrogen
Spain is one of the countries at the forefront of the push towards hydrogen-powered vehicles. Therefore, they have already entered into a strategic alliance with Bosch, along with a myriad of Spanish companies, including Repsol, to conduct more robust research on the possibilities of implementing hydrogen in our country. Various solid proposals are being developed to achieve this goal.
Across the rest of Europe, a similar initiative seems to be taking shape, and it is believed that the Old Continent will witness a 510% increase in hydrogen demand in the coming years. This opens up a new and intriguing market.
Why hydrogen engines cast doubt on electric and combustion cars
Combustion engine cars have long been questioned due to their high emissions, but it was expected that electric vehicles would come to eliminate them from the equation and provide a greener alternative. However, electric vehicles bring inherent problems, such as the high consumption of lithium batteries, the environmental impact of their manufacturing, and issues related to the scarcity of lithium. All these factors, combined with the fact that electric cars have not yet achieved the promised range and charging speeds, have made hydrogen a potential challenger. Especially if predictions about its low construction costs and the prospect of obtaining environmentally friendly, sustainable, efficient, and affordable fuel hold true.
Toyota was the first to embrace these aspects by recently announcing hydrogen models, but other brands have quickly joined in to promote the development and innovation of these types of vehicles.
In summary, here are some key points:
- Bosch, the manufacturer of various consumer appliances, has announced the arrival of a hydrogen engine.
- The announcement was made at the CES 2024 event in Las Vegas.
- The strong investment in hydrogen by the U.S. and the EU makes companies inclined towards such investments.
- Despite this, Bosch had already announced previous investments in the development of hydrogen fuel cells for vehicles.
- In Spain, there is a growing interest in hydrogen as a fuel, with Bosch participating in a consortium alongside Repsol and other companies to achieve this.
- Other companies are also betting on the strength of this market in the future.
SOURCE: LA VANGUARDIA
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