Delphi Automotive Systems and BMW have been jointly developing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology for application in the transportation industry primarily as an on-board Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). In the first application of this joint program, the APU will be used to power an electric air conditioning system without the need for operating the vehicle engine. The SOFC based APU technology has the potential to provide a paradigm shift in the supply of electric power for passenger cars. Furthermore, supplementing the conventional fuel with reformate in the internal combustion engine, extremely low emissions and high system efficiencies are possible. This is consistent with the increasing power demands in automobiles in the new era of more comfort and safety along with environmental friendliness.
Solid oxide fuel cell auxiliary power unit - a paradigm shift in electric supply for transportation
Hilfsenergien aus Feststoff-Brennstoffzellen für die Stromversorgung im Kraftfahrzeug
2000
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Solid oxide fuel cell auxiliary power unit - a development update
Tema Archiv | 2002
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Kraftfahrwesen | 2002
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