Comments on: ENV Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorcycle Video

By: GenWaylaid

GenWaylaid — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 02:27:58 +0000

With a range of 100 miles, there had better be a hydrogen fueling station less than 50 miles from home. At least with the latest battery-electric bikes you can hook up to a wall socket if you unexpectedly run low. I don’t want to be sitting by the side of the road thinking, “Now where am I going to find some hydrogen?”

The company that makes these bikes sells fuel reformers, too, so you can make hydrogen at home using electricity and kerosene or some other fuel. Of course, at that point you’re just burning gas in a cleaner, more roundabout way.

I would love to get my hands on one of the ENV chassis and replace that fuel cell with a battery pack and charger. I bet the weight would only be a few pounds more and the range almost as long. This bike is a great design, but I think the hydrogen technology is already being overtaken by batteries.

For another motorcycle that was built from the ground up to be electric, see the Electricross: http://www.electricross.com/ Those are also around $6000, and available now.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:06:38 +0000

I think its pretty cool. I would want at least a 90 mph top speed for highway riding but otherwise it could be a perfect commute substitute!

By: hoyt

hoyt — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:15:23 +0000

The thought of history repeating itself came to mind while watching the video….

The demo video (of something completely new), the small size, and the “…8 hp” quote made me think of early motorcycles.

Within the relatively short span of 2 generations motorcycles have evolved (with chassis, tire, & suspension development) to handle to 220+ hp.

Where will the next 30 – 60 years of the average reader/rider take us?

It’s a great time to be alive.