Hydrogen Combustion in a BMW 7 series

[crutex]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/...tion-7-series/

[tdc]

And for those who just don't want to click the link...

BMW begins testing hydrogen combustion 7-Series


BMW was not kidding when it said it would offer a 7-Series with a hydrogen combustion engine within two years. Back in March, an AFX News report citing BMW sources said a production version of the 745h concept was on schedule for launch in 2008. BMW first provided a timeline when it unveiled the concept in 2004, at the time saying the car was four years away from production. Now, spy photographers in Germany have captured photos of an actual road-going prototype in testing. One photo even shows a prototype with what appears to be a hydrogen cylinder in its trunk.

The German automaker's hydrogen efforts center around hydrogen combustion technology, which promises to offer motorists a driving experience very similar to that of gasoline engines, without having to compromise performance.

The BMW approach is not the same as a hydrogen fuel cell, and does not involve the use of electric motors. The first cars are expected to run on either hydrogen or gasoline.

[Riz]

München should stick to this technology, keep electric drive to the city cars and family vehicles. Oh yeah, and not to forget public transport.

I mean, just keeping the 'Sheer Driving Pleasure' and being environment-friendly at the same time...perfect!

edit: I had to do a report on alternative energy sources (especially fuel technology) for my study, I found out a lot about it. Quite interesting!

[crutex]

I actually think electric drives are the way of the future for sports vehicles. At least gas-electric hybrid.

[Riz]

Originally Posted by crutex

I actually think electric drives are the way of the future for sports vehicles. At least gas-electric hybrid.

Explain!

[Riz]

So...now it's official.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...gen-7-revealed

[///BMW_M_Power]

interesting

[Bad Ass TA WS6]

Originally Posted by Riz

I mean, just keeping the 'Sheer Driving Pleasure' and being environment-friendly at the same time...perfect!

I guess... Economically friendly? Definately.

Driving pleasure? If by pleasure, you mean helping out 'ol mother Earth? Than yes...

If "Sheer Driving Pleasure" has to do anything with performance, than no.

It's a 260HP V12 driving a huge SLED, to 0-60 in something like 9+ seconds.

[crutex]

Originally Posted by Riz

Explain!

Electric motors generate highest torque at lowest RPM. Obviously this particular car isn't the sports application