The major challenges facing fuel cells in light-duty electric vehicle applications relate to the high cost of the fuel cell stack components (membrane, electro-catalyst and bipolar plate) which dictate that new manufacturing processes and materials must be developed. Initially, the best fuel for a mass market light-duty electric vehicle will probably not be the best fuel for the fuel cell (hydrogen); refueling infrastructure and energy density concerns may demand the use of an on-board fuel processor for petroleum-based fuels since this will increase customer acceptance. The use of fuel processors does, however, reduce the fuel cell system's efficiency. Moreover, if such fuels are used then the emissions benefit associated with fuel cells may come with a significant penalty in terms of added complexity, weight, size and cost. However, ultimately, fuel cells powered by hydrogen do promise to be the most efficient and cleanest of automotive powertrains


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Fuel cell commercialization issues for light-duty vehicle applications


    Additional title:

    Kommerzialisierung von Brennstoffzellen führt zu Fahrzeugen in Leichtbauweise


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1996


    Size :

    16 Seiten, 49 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





    Issues in fuel cell commercialization

    Appleby, A.J. | Online Contents | 1996


    Fuel cell development for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicle applications

    Kost,R.A. / United States Dep.of Energy,US | Automotive engineering | 1995



    Fuel cell development for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicle applications

    Patil,P.G. / Department of Energy,US | Automotive engineering | 1994