Ferrari accelerates towards sustainability with new hydrogen

One of the most recognizable brands in the world, Ferrari, recently filed a patent application for a hydrogen-powered combustion engine.
Ferrari, the renowned Italian car manufacturer, recently filed a patent application for a hydrogen-powered combustion engine (https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142929_ferrari-patents-hydrogen-powered-engine). The move suggests Ferrari is exploring alternative options to keep combustion engines relevant in a future with stricter emissions regulations. While hydrogen fuel cells are widely discussed as a clean energy solution, Ferrari’s approach involves burning hydrogen directly instead of gasoline, resulting in zero carbon dioxide emissions.

Although this concept is not entirely new, as BMW (https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15147892/2007-bmw-hydrogen-7-car-news/) a hydrogen-powered 7 Series in the early 2000s, it is the first time Ferrari has publicly shown interest in this technology. According to the patent application, Ferrari claims that a hydrogen engine would generate no greenhouse gases and minimal amounts of other pollutants such as carbon monoxide and particulate matter. This is in line with Ferrari’s commitment to reducing emissions and promoting sustainability.

However, it is important to note that hydrogen production methods can vary in their impact on the environment. While hydrogen generated by electrolysis using renewable energy sources has low overall emissions, other production methods that rely on fossil fuels can have a larger carbon footprint.

In addition, hydrogen has a lower energy density than gasoline, meaning that a car with a hydrogen combustion engine will need greater on-board storage capacity to achieve an equivalent range. Ferrari acknowledges this in the patent application and states that such a car would be longer and heavier compared to a comparable vehicle with a petrol engine (https://www.hdexgroup.com/product-page/hydrogen-horizons-2024-2050-navigating-the-global-hydrogen-market).

Toyota, another automaker, has also explored hydrogen combustion engines and has even launched a hydrogen-powered Corolla race car in partnership with Yamaha. Hydrogen could become Ferrari’s technology of choice to meet emissions regulations while maintaining the performance and prestige associated with their brand.

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