An Israeli company has invented a unique vehicle capable of self-generating energy through a one-of-a-kind system: a hydrogen production system located within the vehicle that utilizes common metals such as aluminum and magnesium.
This system addresses all the challenges related to the production, transportation, and storage of hydrogen fuel for automobiles. When commercialized in the coming years, this system will be tightly integrated into vehicles at a cost comparable to traditional cars, and it will produce zero emissions.
In light of the recent spike in fuel prices, many are beginning to seek alternative fuel sources, especially within the automotive industry. The company IsraCast recently revealed a concept of using pure zinc to generate hydrogen gas through solar energy at the Weizmann Institute.
Currently, Engineuity, another Israeli firm, has introduced a more effective and relatively inexpensive solution. Amnon Yogev, a retired professor from the Weizmann Institute and one of the two founders of Engineuity, proposed a method for producing hydrogen gas within a vehicle. This method can also be employed to generate hydrogen for fuel cells and other applications that require hydrogen and/or steam energy.
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Diagram of the hydrogen production system by Engineuity |
The hydrogen-powered vehicles from Engineuity operate by using metals like aluminum and magnesium to form a long coil. Traditional gas tanks are replaced with a device known as a Metal-Steam combustion system, which separates hydrogen gas and hot water. The end of this coil is connected to the Metal-Steam combustion system along with water, where it is heated to very high temperatures.
The metal atoms combine with oxygen from the water, forming metal oxides. As a result, hydrogen molecules are released and transported to the engine via steam. The solid waste generated from this process, which forms as metal oxides, is then filtered out at the fuel station and recycled for the metal industry.
In addition to being convenient and cost-effective while providing ample fuel, this system produces no emissions and is significantly more efficient than existing hydrogen solutions. According to Yogev, the cost of this system is comparable to that of traditional vehicles.
T.VY (According to Physorg)