Hydrogen fuel cells begin to show off in the world of competitive racing

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[font face=Serif][font size=5]Hydrogen fuel cells begin to show off in the world of competitive racing[/font]

By John Max – June 8, 2012

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[font size=5]Fuel cells targeted for their ability to compete with conventional engines[/font]

Performance means everything in the world of competitive racing. Race cars have long been powered by fossil-fuels due to the fact that conventional engines are designed specifically for the use of gasoline. Fossil-fuel has been the cornerstone of competitive racing for decades due to its high energy output. As alternative energy begins to gain tractions, however, racers are beginning to take note of hydrogen fuel cells. One of the reasons behind the increasing popularity of the energy systems is because of the fact that hydrogen fuel cells can perform on par with conventional engines.

[font size=5]GreenGT to introduce the H2 racer at Le Mans[/font]

At this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, an annual competitive racing event, the GreenGT H2 racer will make its debut. The vehicle was developed by GreenGT, a maker of clean and sustainable vehicle propulsion systems, as a way to show the viability of hydrogen fuel. The H2 is powered by a single hydrogen fuel cell, which is used to provide electrical power to two motors that generate up to 540 horsepower. Though not the first of its kind, it is among the most powerful hydrogen-powered racecars currently active.

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