Using clean-burning hydrogen as a fuel, H2ICE emissions are a fraction of those from conventional gasoline engines. Although there is a small amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas emissions resulting from the engine oil present in the cylinders of modern engines, it would take over 300 H2ICE vehicles to emit the same amount of CO2 as one gasoline fueled vehicle.
Hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) regulated emissions are one- tenth of SULEV requirements. Nitric oxide (NOx) regulated emissions are one- fourth that of gasoline and with moderate aftertreatment would certify at SULEV levels as well.
"While we still believe fuel cells are the best hope for a zero-emission product to replace the internal combustion engine in the future," says John Wallace, Executive Director of Ford's TH!NK Group, "The P2000 H2ICE offers a great opportunity to improve hydrogen infrastructure with a vehicle that is comparatively easy to produce and seamless in customer operation."
