Motorcycle powered by fuel cell

[Gatorboy]

I saw this on the news this morning. $6,000 fuel cell motorcycle planned by 2006

I wonder how long until we see cars/trucks running with this type of fuel?

 

[gsxr1100]

They have an article in the STUFF mag on that last month.

 

[kensfarm]

A fuel cell is like a battery.. uses hydrogen to generate electricity.. they've installed them in "green" buildings.. I think Yellow Stone Park had one installed.. also used on the space station.

 

[gsxr1100]

Very true, but on the flip side our company makes fuel cells and I would not want a hydrogen bomb under me….

The ones in space are about 25 to 30 years old now. We make them also.

 

[jmc]

I always thought an electric powered ATV would be nice for quiet operation in the woods, if you weren't in a hurry or going to far. Maybe someday with fuel cells?

 

[Av8r3400]

Takes more energy to make the hydrogen for the cells (or hydrogen powered motors) than practical. There is a low efficiency. Thats why this will never fly, unless nuclear powered electricity (to make the hydrogen) is more prevalent.

I think that vegetable-matter oil (not bio-diesel) powered diesels are the way to go. Very minimal processing loss.

Just my wacko opinion. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[sneaky_pete]

Here is some recent research and figures on the inefficiency of Ethanol and Biodiesel.