Studio MOM and Lavo have teamed up to create a hydrogen-powered bike. Making use of the higher energy-to-weight ratio offered by hydrogen cells.
The hybrid hydrogen battery uses solar energy to extract hydrogen from water. The Australian company uses a technology called electrolysis to separate the oxygen and hydrogen elements found in the chemical make-up of water. The hydrogen is then absorbed and converted into battery power.
The system uses green hydrogen, a more ecologically friendly alternative to blue or grey hydrogen which uses fossil fuels in its creation. The modular frame is said to fit together like ‘LEGO blocks’ so it can be adapted for each individuals needs.
LAVO claim the bike can store up to 40kWh of hydrogen, that’s enough to completely power an average Australian home for two days. A hydrogen tank weights 1.2 kilograms while an extra battery would weigh 6.
Hydrogen investment is expected to grow. The EU has said it intends to spend €470 billion on green hydrogen by 2050. LAVO developed the 1st home hydrogen system that fills small tanks with hydrogen using water and solar energy.
