Ford has made the headlines with their new water-powered engine that could give Tesla the final push over the edge of no return. The “blue” engine that the Detroit giant has unveiled is truly remarkable and the fact that the biggest car manufacturer in the United States has invested so heavily in alternative energy solutions is evidence to the fact the world is ready for the next step in the car’s evolution. The move away from gasoline and fossil fuels overall has made some promising advancements since companies like Ford have gotten involved.
Is Ford putting their legendary reputation at stake with this engine?
Ford was responsible for the first mass produced car available for the public. Their reputation for understanding the needs of the public, sometimes even before the public themselves do, has given them the advantage in the automotive sector. Their cars have long been the personification of everything that was good about America. The power, the looks, it was America in a car essentially.
Their success become the stuff of legend when in 1966 the GT40 beat the iconic Ferrari at the 24-hour Le mans race. They GT40 went on to dominate motorsports in the 60’s. They looked to expand their reach and replicate the sales they experienced in America on a more global scale. Which they have been able to achieve. Ford is widely considered a great option no matter what type of car you are looking to buy.
The sales success became almost unbelievable with the F150 truck. The iconic truck was the best selling car in the world for a period of time and the Ford truck became the go to for anyone around the world. Thats where their dominance seems to be right now. The big truck that sells very well in America as well as other countries around the globe that have limited infrastructure.
What makes this new Ford engine so different?
Ford have been keenly focused on the future of the engine, as have their competition. With the world exploring a range of alternative fuel sources for the future, Ford has the resources and money to make significant investments in whatever they see as the the future of mobility. What we need to remember is that Ford make a vast range of vehicles.
Their new Hydrogen engines have the potential to change the large truck sector for good. The hydrogen fuel cell only produces water, hence the term being attached to these types of engines. The “water-powered’ engine has the potential to leave the reliance on gasoline behind. And Ford have invested heavily in this particular type of fuel.
Their new trucks will feature the new hydrogen fuel cell that only produces water vapor out the tailpipe. That has some questioning the power and torque outputs but Ford are sticking with their guns, or pistons maybe. The emergence of the alternative fuel sector has given us all a view out of the figurative dashboard of the car of the future, the question becomes, will that be a Ford?
Could this new “blue” engine be the end of the traditional ICE?
The internal combustion engine has been driving humanity forward for a long time now. The world is spending huge amounts of money and resources on the pursuit of the fuel of the future. The decision from Ford to opt for an alternative fuel source for their new trucks and larger vehicles have some in the automotive industry questioning whether it might be a mistake. Regardless, they have the money to make whatever kind of investments without affecting the stock price too much. Ford’s new hydrogen dream is a positive move towards a zero-emission future.
