HONDA V3 "Turbo"

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HONDA V3 "Turbo"

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https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/202 ... /honda-v3/

It's been popping up on my insta feed for a few days now. An electric "turbo", any thoughts @Mr. Dazzle ?
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Re: HONDA V3 "Turbo"

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Ta, Do'h late to the party as ever😂
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Re: HONDA V3 "Turbo"

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I predict that this will never reach production. Its a nice show machine but there is little rational for that three cylinder layout and I suspect that the compressor will only function to improve emissions by allowing a lower mechanical compression ratio. If it is designed to burn hydrogen that would be another story!
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Re: HONDA V3 "Turbo"

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Hydrogen always adds fucking massive (ugly) tanks, which could be why they didn't show any bodywork :lol:
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Re: HONDA V3 "Turbo"

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How good are the car systems at sealing the H2 in and not leaking, as NASA/BOEING seem to have horrendous problems with sealing, or am I comparing apples with eggs?
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Re: HONDA V3 "Turbo"

Post by Mr. Dazzle »

Nah its a big problem, pretty much the hardest substance to hold on to!

Loads of firms are advertising fancy new carbon wrapped tanks and what not, but it's still a ball ache. I can't see it ever working out for road vehicles in a big way.

Aircraft yes, but they have much bigger budgets and much better control, training and regulation on the whole process.