On board fuel reforming for fuel cells is a necessity until hydrogen storage can achieve competitive storage weight percent and efficiency along with energy density compared to liquid fuels. A hybridized powertrain (fuel cell engine and battery pack) provides better performance, captures braking energy and allows for more optimization of the on-board fuel reforming fuel cell engine. Based on a similar concept as the Jeep Commander, the Jeep Commander 2 implements a methanol reforming fuel cell engine to explore the advantages of hybrid configuration between a 50 kW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell engine and a 90 kW nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack. This concept hybrid electric (HEV) vehicle demonstrates responsive driving performance and the inherent flexibility of the fuel cell engine, which allows for zero cabin intrusion packaging of components. Preliminary road and dynamometer testing results show good driving performance, fuel economy and emissions results. However, significant improvements are needed on fuel reforming system to achieve competitive levels of power density, cost and reliability to internal combustion engines.
Jeep commander 2 fuel cell hybrid electric demonstration vehicle
Jeep commander 2, eine Demonstrations-Elektrofahrzeug mit einer Brennstoffzelle
2001
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Jeep Commander 2 fuel cell hybrid electric demonstration vehicle
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