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Source: Virginia Tech News

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RE: One problem...
By kyuuketsuki on 4/7/2013 7:16:56 PM , Rating: 4
Why does it matter if it's compatible with current internal combustion engines? In fact, it's better if we get away from ICE because electric drivetrains are simpler, more efficient, and require less maintenance than ICE drivetrains. Electric motors also provide near-instant peak torque, unlike ICEs which only provide peak power over a small range of RPMs. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't hydrogen vehicles simply use the hydrogen to produce electricity and then use an electric drivetrain?

RE: One problem...

