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[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 12 points 19 hours ago

Yes a lot of modern engines run on methane. It doesn't have to be as cold as H2 and its much more volume-dense.

Combustion is much less complicated than with kerosene and other big hydrocarbons.