When most people think of hydrogen in the automotive space in 2022, they likely think about fuel cells, which convert hydrogen gas into electricity for propulsion. But that’s not the only way hydrogen can be used to power a car, as one of Toyota’s latest concept vehicles proves. Toyota this week unveiled the Corolla Cross Hydrogen Concept. Unlike other hydrogen-powered vehicles, this concept does not use a traditional fuel cell. Instead, this car uses the 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-3 combustion engine from the GR Corolla, which has been modified to use compressed hydrogen instead of gasoline. So, it still follows the same combustion cycle as a gas engine — fuel and air enter the cylinder, is compressed, then ignited, then removed —- just with a different fuel. Read original article here.
