Hydrogen Powered Motorcycle.

[neut]

Once the hydrogen generation problem is sorted out ...

yeah ... we've built the cart, but we ain't got any horses.

who's idea was it to build a new engine technology around a source that we can't yet generate?

BIO-FUEL! CAN ANYBODY HEAR ME???


peace | neut

 

[840quadra]

Once the hydrogen generation problem is sorted out, the remaining problem is that these fuel cell engines need a part made with platinum to work. There isn't enough platinum on the planet to replace every gasoline engine wih a fuel cell engine.... However, I seem to remember reading recently about research into using some sort of silver alloy instead. Or something.

And I think the "artificial engine noise" idea is just too silly. Sure, here we have a near-miraculous engine that also happens to reduce noise pollution as well as other kinds, so let's just deliberately add noise pollution back in? No way...how about people look both ways before crossing a street, instead....

--Eric

BMW doesn't use "fuel cells" and thus has slightly less of a problem, unless their technology requires this too.

 

[Vader]

That thing is beautiful!

 

[johnpierce79]

Wonder if someone will do a propane conversion cycle.

Advantages of a propane conversion system:

• Supply of the propane-AIR mixture to the cylinders in the optimal phase of the engine cycle - corresponding with the cycle used by the injection of gasoline

• Simplicity in service, configuration and diagnostics of the system

• Compatibility with OBD (on-board-diagnostics)

• Environmentally friendly

• Clear, simple, user friendly interface allowing for time efficient service.
• Fully automatic operation including automated switching from propane to gasoline when the propane tank is empty

• Eliminates Backfire and possible consequential damage of intake manifolds, air filters and housing or flow meters.

 

[RedTomato]

And I think the "artificial engine noise" idea is just too silly. Sure, here we have a near-miraculous engine that also happens to reduce noise pollution as well as other kinds, so let's just deliberately add noise pollution back in? No way...how about people look both ways before crossing a street, instead....

All traffic is silent to me - the Macrumors deafy. Even fire engines and other sirens. So yup I just look both ways or check my mirrors a bit more often. (And my car insurance is no more than a hearie. They did check if I'd been deaf since birth before setting my insurance rates)

I think the point here is about blind people not being able to tell if it's coming or not. While I see their point, the same problem already exist with pushbikes, and blind people (and guide-dogs if used) are already able to deal with avoiding pushbikes when crossing the road. This bike does go a fair bit faster than a pushbike though.

 

[thecritix]

you guys just resurrected a 4 year old thread..

the bike seems to be dead btw based on the links..

 

[dmr727]

(And my car insurance is no more than a hearie. They did check if I'd been deaf since birth before setting my insurance rates)

I'm curious - why would the rate be any different?