A method for improving the efficiency of hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines.

摘要

A method is disclosed for the introduction of a combustible medium, in particular a cryogenic medium such as hydrogen, into an internal combustion engine. According to the invention, the medium is heated before the introduction thereof into the internal combustion engine at least to ambient temperature, preferably to a temperature of at least 500° C., and introduced into the internal combustion engine at a pressure of between 100 and 500 bar. The heating of the medium is preferably achieved at least partly in heat exchange with the or an exhaust stream from the internal combustion engine.