Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 21y 11m 25d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 31/03/07 09:25 AM Share Posted 31/03/07 09:25 AM In todays CarsguideFord Joins with the University of Melbourne to Study Hydrogen Engine Development in AustraliaFord Motor Company of Australia has confirmed its support of a long-term research project by the University of Melbourne to study efficient and practical hydrogen fuelled vehicle technologies. The important study today received a $1.2 million grant from the Victorian State Government, announced by the Minister for Energy and Resources, Hon Peter Batchelor."Ford Australia is proud to extend our relationship with the University of Melbourne through this important project," said Ford Australia President Tom Gorman.Ford Australia will contribute engines and resources to the project which, along with the State Government grant, will assist with engine and vehicle development. The project will also investigate hydrogen generation and storage technology."Globally, Ford Motor Company is a leader in the development of alternative fuel vehicles and technologies. The Escape Hybrid, our range of E85-capable flexi-fuel vehicles, and the recent showcasing of the world's first drivable fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle with plug-in capability are all examples of our broader global efforts," said Gorman."The University of Melbourne project is the first to research hydrogen engine alternatives using an Australian sourced engine, and will be an important complement to these initiatives," Gorman continued.The first stage of the project aims to develop, build and test a hydrogen-fuelled turbo-charged Ford 6-cylinder engine using advanced combustion technology (HAJI – Hydrogen Assisted Jet Ignition). The aim of the study, which will build on many years of hydrogen combustion research at the University of Melbourne, is to demonstrate the characteristics and benefits of hydrogen assisted internal combustion."This project will use cutting-edge research into low / zero emissions technology," said University of Melbourne Senior Lecturer, Dr Michael Brear. "It will also tackle the important energy issues of hydrogen generation from renewable energy and its high density storage requirements."The long-term research project is scheduled to begin in July.Hydrogen part of a broader global effort at FordResearch into hydrogen technologies is part of Ford's global effort to address the challenges of climate change and energy independence through the development and use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel technologies. This includes hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen internal combustion engines, hybrid engines, biofuels, LPG, clean diesel and refinements to petrol-powered engines, and advanced transmissions.Ford Australia and the University of Melbourne relationshipIn late 2006, Ford Australia joined the University of Melbourne and the Victorian State Government to form the Advanced Centre for Automotive Research Technology (ACART), the purpose of which is to enhance vehicle development in Australia. ACART will eventually include a new engine dynamometer facility, a diesel test cell, and a world-class environmental wind tunnel available for use by the wider automotive development community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 21y 11m 19d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 31/03/07 09:29 AM Share Posted 31/03/07 09:29 AM Hydrogen hey, interesting. Anyone know what sort of power hydrogen would allow the XR6 Turbo to produce?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDIE My new toy Lifetime Members 5,344 Member For: 21y 7m 20d Gender: Male Location: stanthorpe wine capital of qld. Posted 31/03/07 09:36 AM Share Posted 31/03/07 09:36 AM bmw hav a v12 that runs simalar powr to normal fulIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 21y 11m 19d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 31/03/07 09:37 AM Share Posted 31/03/07 09:37 AM bmw hav a v12 that runs simalar powr to normal fulIanAwesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzMahoony Hench, but no longer shredded or tanned. Member 3,343 Member For: 17y 8m 14d Gender: Male Location: Canning Vale, W.A Posted 31/03/07 09:52 AM Share Posted 31/03/07 09:52 AM cool, looking forward to the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopism Tractor Driver Member 709 Member For: 18y 10m 2d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 31/03/07 11:31 AM Share Posted 31/03/07 11:31 AM bmw hav a v12 that runs simalar powr to normal fulIanFew cans already Ian? Apparently, the Beemer only gets around 200km per hydrogen fill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 21y 11m 19d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 31/03/07 11:33 AM Share Posted 31/03/07 11:33 AM 200k's isn't too good More development needed ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine Member 27 Member For: 17y 9m 2d Posted 31/03/07 12:48 PM Share Posted 31/03/07 12:48 PM 200k's isn't too good More development needed ...Forget hydrogen....bring on Mr Fusion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle33 Member 578 Member For: 19y 9m 18d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 31/03/07 01:09 PM Share Posted 31/03/07 01:09 PM Forget hydrogen....bring on Mr Fusion!! pffft, flux capacitor that's the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine Member 27 Member For: 17y 9m 2d Posted 31/03/07 01:33 PM Share Posted 31/03/07 01:33 PM pffft, flux capacitor that's the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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