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Charley Rattan
Charley Rattan
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 · Posted in Energy Business

Toyota and GAC's Groundbreaking Ammonia Engine

Toyota and GAC's Groundbreaking  Ammonia Engine 

Ammonia has been previously harnessed as a combustible fuel, particularly in the shipping and trucking sectors. At first glance, this signifies a unique attempt to explore alternative propulsion technologies beyond the conventional ICE systems without switching completely to BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles), something that GAC is also known for.

It's trying to do precisely what hydrogen and CO2-neutral gasoline proponents are trying, but is an ammonia engine really an alternative?
According to the press release, GAC's prototype ammonia engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 161 HP (163 PS) that doesn't seem to use any forced induction. Obviously, the high(ish) output per liter isn't the biggest story with this powerplant, but its 90 percent carbon emissions reduction rate compared to a fossil-fueled engine with similar capacity and power.

 

Ammonia and Hydrogen

 

 

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