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BMW Hydrogen 7: Why Its Hydrogen V12 Was Impractical

Engineering Explained · Explainer · YouTube title: BMW's Hydrogen V12 Engine Is A Hilarious Engineering Stunt
Why it's here

Cited in hydrogen threads as a clear explanation of why burning hydrogen in engines is a poor idea.

What it covers

Engineering Explained examines BMW's Hydrogen 7, a V12 that burns liquid hydrogen or gasoline. He covers cryogenic storage at -253C and why the approach is impractical.