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Fuel Cells for Electric Vehicles, Knowledge Gaps and Development Priorities
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Swan, David H. and A. J. Appleby (1992) Fuel Cells for Electric Vehicles, Knowledge Gaps and Development Priorities. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis, Presentation Series UCD-ITS-RP-92-26
Proceedings, Urban Electric Vehicles, OECD/IEA, Stockholm, Sweden
Long range zero emission vehicles will require the development of low cost hydrogen/air fuel cell power systems. These vehicle systems will consist of on-board hydrogen storage, a fuel cell stack, auxiliary system, and probably acceleration batteries or ultra capacitors. A fuel cell power system is now technically possible however there are many developments needed before such a system would be commercially viable. The following paper reviews the use of fuel cells for electric vehicles and discusses knowledge gaps that exist and where development should be emphasized.
Long range zero emission vehicles will require the development of low cost hydrogen/air fuel cell power systems. These vehicle systems will consist of on-board hydrogen storage, a fuel cell stack, auxiliary system, and probably acceleration batteries or ultra capacitors. A fuel cell power system is now technically possible however there are many developments needed before such a system would be commercially viable. The following paper reviews the use of fuel cells for electric vehicles and discusses knowledge gaps that exist and where development should be emphasized.