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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
I do know that hydrogen aids ultra lean-burn strategies.
None of it has made it outta the lab.
So there ya are.
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And as if you are an authority over the work of Honda and Mitsubishi and others. Granted, most research work never reaches the general market. But that does not mean the research was without veracity. Hydrogen augmented combustion is an accepted science. Hydrogen via on-board electrolysis generation is probably never going to make the general market for many reasons. Even if made to work, the percentage gains will be saddled by the complexity and associated costs.
I have posted links in the past to Partial Oxidation Systems that utilize one engine cylinder to produce both power and CO and H2 via rich combustion. It was partially funded by Renault if memory serves me. They have indicated the intention to include the technology in every internal combustion spark ignited engine they carry as they look for every avenue to meet upcoming emission and fuel economy targets. I assure you, they are only one of the manufacturers who are looking over hydrogen augmentation or hydrogen seeding as a possible extender of the internal combustion engine.