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BMW's Hydrogen V12 Engine Is A Hilarious Engineering Stunt

Engineering Explained · explainer · Watch on YouTube

Cars, EVs & motorcyclesMechanical & precision engineering

What it is

Engineering Explained examines BMW's Hydrogen 7, a V12 that burns liquid hydrogen or gasoline. He covers cryogenic storage at -253C and why the approach is impractical.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited in hydrogen threads as a clear explanation of why burning hydrogen in engines is a poor idea.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
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What HN commenters said

  1. “is probably a better person to ask to explain why this is just not going to work”

    Explains why hydrogen combustion engines will not work

    TheRealPomax, 2023-01 · Recommendation · in “'A complete failure' Japan's 'fantasy' hydrogen strategy does nothing”

  2. “Worth watching”

    Liquid hydrogen storage problems

    otherme123, 2023-01 · Recommendation · in “'A complete failure' Japan's 'fantasy' hydrogen strategy does nothing”

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Topics: hydrogen, bmw, v12, liquid hydrogen, engine

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