Hydrogen fuel cell cars are becoming increasingly promising as the technology develops. The shipping and goods transportation industries as well as heavy industries such as mining and steel making are making hydrogen a more popular fuel.
Rechargeable electric battery solutions have dominated the small car fuel transition. There are presently very few varieties of hydrogen-powered vehicles available worldwide. The types that are now on the market store hydrogen in storage tanks and use that hydrogen to generate electricity to power their driving wheels. The only emission resulting from this process is water, making it eco-friendly and attractive for that reason.
It is still (mistakenly) believed that hydrogen is an extremely explosive fuel. On the other hand, hydrogen fuel cells cars are thought to be far safer than those with gasoline engines. Primarily, if there is a gasoline leak, there is a significant fire risk. However, in the event of a hydrogen leak, the gas simply dissipates harmlessly.
The hydrogen fuel cell cars utilize tanks constructed with sturdy walls and precision engineering to prevent leaks, even in the event of a substantial collision. For instance, the system allows for controlled gas venting should one of the tanks rupture. Additionally, sensors strategically placed throughout the vehicle promptly detect any unexpected presence of gas, halting operations and bringing the car to a stop to mitigate any potential fire hazards.
Because of how hydrogen fuel reacts in the case of a leak, many experts think that hydrogen fuel is actually safer than gasoline. Hydrogen gas exits the atmosphere safely, unlike gasoline, which presents a serious fire hazard in the case of a leak. Because of this, the designing of hydrogen fuel cell cars prioritizes safety, employing features like thick-walled tanks and relief systems to avert leaks and explosions.
From: Hydrogen Fuel News
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