Motorcycle powered by fuel cell

Gatorboy · 07-12-2005, 08:02 AM

I saw this on the news this morning. $6,000 fuel cell motorcycle planned by 2006

I wonder how long until we see cars/trucks running with this type of fuel?

gsxr1100 · 07-12-2005, 08:23 AM

They have an article in the STUFF mag on that last month.

kensfarm · 07-12-2005, 08:45 AM

A fuel cell is like a battery.. uses hydrogen to generate electricity.. they've installed them in "green" buildings.. I think Yellow Stone Park had one installed.. also used on the space station.

gsxr1100 · 07-12-2005, 08:58 AM

Very true, but on the flip side our company makes fuel cells and I would not want a hydrogen bomb under me….

The ones in space are about 25 to 30 years old now. We make them also.

jmc · 07-12-2005, 09:27 AM

I always thought an electric powered ATV would be nice for quiet operation in the woods, if you weren't in a hurry or going to far. Maybe someday with fuel cells?

Av8r3400 · 07-12-2005, 12:41 PM

Takes more energy to make the hydrogen for the cells (or hydrogen powered motors) than practical. There is a low efficiency. Thats why this will never fly, unless nuclear powered electricity (to make the hydrogen) is more prevalent.

I think that vegetable-matter oil (not bio-diesel) powered diesels are the way to go. Very minimal processing loss.

Just my wacko opinion. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

sneaky_pete · 07-12-2005, 03:37 PM

Here is some recent research and figures on the inefficiency of Ethanol and Biodiesel.

07-12-2005, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gatorboy Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 3,100	Motorcycle powered by fuel cell I saw this on the news this morning. $6,000 fuel cell motorcycle planned by 2006 I wonder how long until we see cars/trucks running with this type of fuel?

07-12-2005, 08:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
gsxr1100 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,382	Re: Motorcycle powered by fuel cell They have an article in the STUFF mag on that last month.

07-12-2005, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
kensfarm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Thurmont, Maryland Posts: 1,121	Re: Motorcycle powered by fuel cell A fuel cell is like a battery.. uses hydrogen to generate electricity.. they've installed them in "green" buildings.. I think Yellow Stone Park had one installed.. also used on the space station.

07-12-2005, 08:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
gsxr1100 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,382	Re: Motorcycle powered by fuel cell Very true, but on the flip side our company makes fuel cells and I would not want a hydrogen bomb under me…. The ones in space are about 25 to 30 years old now. We make them also.

07-12-2005, 09:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
jmc Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SW Indiana Posts: 912	Re: Motorcycle powered by fuel cell I always thought an electric powered ATV would be nice for quiet operation in the woods, if you weren't in a hurry or going to far. Maybe someday with fuel cells?

07-12-2005, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Av8r3400 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Central Wisconsin Posts: 679	Re: Motorcycle powered by fuel cell Takes more energy to make the hydrogen for the cells (or hydrogen powered motors) than practical. There is a low efficiency. Thats why this will never fly, unless nuclear powered electricity (to make the hydrogen) is more prevalent. I think that vegetable-matter oil (not bio-diesel) powered diesels are the way to go. Very minimal processing loss. Just my wacko opinion. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

07-12-2005, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
sneaky_pete Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker County, Texas and Santa Fe County, New Mexico Posts: 678	Re: Motorcycle powered by fuel cell Here is some recent research and figures on the inefficiency of Ethanol and Biodiesel.

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