Author(s): Ankit Mehta, Bivas Bhattacharyya, Arnab Dasgupta and Rahul Kumar

Abstract: Today we are facing two major challenges, first is global climate change and second is that of energy security concerns. Since we are entirely dependent on crude oil imports it has been one of the biggest challenge for our country. Volatility in crude oil prices adversely impacts global economy. In order to meet these challenges alternative solutions are required which can run on renewable and clean source of energy. Battery Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles are solutions but which require complete design change and change of technology. Battery operated vehicles makes use of electricity stored in rechargeable high voltage battery that powers electric motor and power train for movement of vehicle. Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles also runs on similar concept, but battery is powered by hydrogen. Both these solution result in vehicles with zero CO2 emissions, these requires considerable design change in current vehicle architecture which will required large investment for new technology and also infrastructure for its production and after sales service. Electrification of Commercial vehicles is not viable solution as it requires large batteries thereby reducing capacity to carry goods. Application of hydrogen as fuel in Internal Combustion Engines is one of best options which requires no major changes in current technology and infrastructure. This paper includes detailed literature on properties of hydrogen as fuel, H2ICE Engine Design requirements, H2ICE Fuel Injection Systems, improving efficiency of H2ICE, conversion of conventional engines, challenges, advantages and current developments in field of hydrogen based internal combustion engines.

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