BBCNEWS Click June 4, 2024 01:47:00
Hydrogen is stored under the carriages along with the fuel cell which computes it back to electricity which powers the train. all that is submitted is steam and water. the hydrogen needed to power the train is made on site. electricity from renewable sources is used to split water, creating hydrogen. that is then compressed, compressed again, and then stored ready for refuelling the train. but if most of the uk rail network is electrified what part will hydrogen play? some commentators say that hydrogen is actually a bit of a distraction. what we should be focusing on is fully electrifying our...
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