Hydrogen-Powered Internal Combustion Engines

The Zero-Emissions Engine Is Here is the second book in the Hydrogen Futures series by W. David Jollymore, CEO of Green Electric Power Corporation, written from direct experience testing hydrogen engines in partnership with Ford Motor Company.

The internal combustion engine is not obsolete — it is being reborn on hydrogen. This book takes readers inside the engineering of hydrogen-powered ICE technology, covering combustion characteristics, NOx formation and control strategies, fuel injection approaches, and real performance data from heavy-duty vehicle and stationary power applications. It delivers an unvarnished look at what hydrogen ICE can and cannot do, how it compares to fuel cells, and why it may be the fastest practical path to zero-carbon heavy transport.

Designed for engineers, fleet operators, energy professionals, and technically minded readers who want real performance data and engineering analysis rather than promotional material.

Covers: Hydrogen combustion principles, NOx formation and the Zeldovich mechanism, lean burn strategies, port and direct injection, heavy-duty vehicle applications, stationary power, marine propulsion, comparison with fuel cell powertrains, and field data from CHEC engine testing programs.

Prerequisites: Basic mechanical or engineering literacy. Readers of Book 1 will have ideal preparation.