Ferrari Files Hydrogen Engine Plans [Video]

The world is changing, McLaren is pedaling hybrid hypercars, Porsche has an EV selling like hot cakes and even Lamborghini has fitted battery packs to its latest cars in search of more performance. Now, Ferrari is looking for ways to add hydrogen power to its cars, but it could bring with it some very un-Ferrari qualities.

The famed Italian supercar maker has filed a patent for a new hydrogen combustion powertrain, reports Motor Authority. The move could allow Ferrari to keep the combustion engine alive and roaring as countries around the world move away from burning fuels to power their cars.

While that’s exciting to hear, hydrogen does come with its issues. Firstly, it’s not quite as power-dense as gasoline, so much larger fuel tanks are required to give you the same kinds of range and performance that you might expect from a roaring V12-powered Ferrari. This means that future hydrogen-powered Ferraris …