Keywords |
  • Sustainable development,
  • Aeronautics,
  • Astronautics

Hydrogen engine

A hydrogen engine is a device that transforms the chemical energy contained in dihydrogen (H2) into mechanical energy.

There are three types of hydrogen engines:

  • A reaction engine;
  • An internal combustion engine;
  • An electric engine powered by a fuel cell.

Hydrogen engines are used in astronautics, aeronautics and the car industry.

Engine of a hybrid hydrogen/petrol vehicle. © Claus Ableiter, Wikimedia CC by-sa 3.0 Engine of a hybrid hydrogen/petrol vehicle. © Claus Ableiter, Wikimedia CC by-sa 3.0

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