The interrelation between motorcar powerplants and the fuels they are operated with is similar to that existing between the proverbial hen and the egg: During the last two centuries, it has been the offering of energy - Le. the amount of mineral oil available - which has determined the nature of automotive powerplants. The type of powerplant used, in its turn, is decisive for the type of fuel to be used. According to most of the forecasts made at the beginning of the new century, mineral oil will continue being the most important energy source of mankind in the next decade. There will be no substitution either for automotive internal combustion engines in the foreseeable future. The requirements by fuels for en-ines are well known and based on clear definitions. They will continue being tightened to comply with future changing regulations and automobiles. The only alternative having relatively good chances from today's point of view of finding acceptance in automobile industry is the fuel cell technology. Among potential fuels for fuel cell operation are hydrogen, methanol and gasoline. To be suitable for fuel cell application, however, the composition of these fuels will have to be adapted accordingly. On the other hand, by solving the main problems with regard to hydrogen and methanol (manufacture, transportation, storage etc.) these fuels will be made suitable also for conventional internal combustion engines.
Requirements of future passenger car powerplants on fuel properties
Anforderungen zukünftiger PkW-Antriebe hinsichtlich der Kraftstoffeigenschaften
2001
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