We were on the road early Wednesday to get to the “Hydrogen Fuel Cell Convention” in Palm Springs, CA. The purpose of the trip was to create contacts with individuals who are in the forefront of developing these technologies. On the trip with me were Dan Deluca and Jesse Meza, both ex-Marines who see the need to find alternative forms of energy.
What emerged from the trip was the commitment to run two different hydrogen approaches. There are really two ways to power a car using hydrogen. First, there is the ICE Approach - acronyms for “Internal Combustion Engine”. This is where hydrogen is used as a fuel to power an engine internally. Then, there is the “Fuel Cell” that uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, which in turn produces the power to turn the wheels of the car.
On our way back, we made the decision to develop both systems and compare it to see if there is one that is best suited for our application. Next step is to look for two cars as donors for our development program.
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What emerged from the trip was the commitment to run two different hydrogen approaches. There are really two ways to power a car using hydrogen. First, there is the ICE Approach - acronyms for “Internal Combustion Engine”. This is where hydrogen is used as a fuel to power an engine internally. Then, there is the “Fuel Cell” that uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, which in turn produces the power to turn the wheels of the car.
On our way back, we made the decision to develop both systems and compare it to see if there is one that is best suited for our application. Next step is to look for two cars as donors for our development program.
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE TRIP
