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BMW's Hydrogen V12 Engine Is A Hilarious Engineering Stunt

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BMW's Hydrogen V12 Engine Is A Hilarious Engineering Stunt

Engineering Explained examines BMW's Hydrogen 7, a V12 that burns liquid hydrogen or gasoline. He covers cryogenic storage at -253C and why the approach is impractical.

Cited in hydrogen threads as a clear explanation of why burning hydrogen in engines is a poor idea.

8 Hacker News mentions · 2022–2023

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  • Cars, EVs & motorcycles
  • Mechanical & precision engineering

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