Hydrogen electric car: 2000 km autonomy

VW is one of the largest car manufacturers on the planet, so it can never put all of its eggs in one basket. However, despite betting big on electric motors and big batteries, Volkswagen is also exploring other ways to capture the automotive market of the future.

After all, we now have an extremely interesting patent registered, which may even reveal the real future of electromobility.

Hydrogen electric car: 2000 km autonomy

So Volkswagen has just filed a patent that could lead to a revolutionary fuel cell. Because? Well, we are talking about a range of 2000 kilometers, with one tank. Plus, in addition to being efficient, this fuel cell is also more wallet-friendly.

It’s incredible! You know why? Because for years, VW executives have looked down on hydrogen, always pointing to an electric car and battery as the best solution to move away from fossil fuels.

But here’s how you see the intelligence of the manufacturer, which has been around for many good years. Executives may not like it, but research and development has been done to take the edge off. That is why VW has teamed up with Kraftwerk to develop new technologies in this new world.

Hydrogen electric car? What’s this?

The difference is that instead of storing energy in a battery, the fuel cells in hydrogen vehicles produce their own energy instantly. As? Well, these cells store hydrogen as a gas in a high pressure tank (or at very low temperatures if it’s in liquid form). Subsequently, the same cell converts hydrogen into electrical energy using a cathode and an anode.

In particular, hydrogen (H2) passes through the anode and passes through the electrolytic membrane, which separates it into H+ and one electron (e-). The electrolyte then sends them to different places, and the electron passes through an external circuit to create a flow of electricity that makes the engine work. Already potron (H +) goes to the cathode, where they combine with oxygen and release water and heat.

Where is the innovation? Well, VW with Kraftwerk decided to use a ceramic membrane instead of the plastic solution currently on the market. In addition, platinum has also been eliminated. Interestingly, this solution is very similar to a solid state battery.

Isn’t this Volkswagen proprietary technology?

Kraftwerk ensures that this project is open to more partners to revolutionize the modern world of hydrogen. With plans to begin production as early as 2026.