A H2 PEM fuel cell and high energy dense battery hybrid energy source for an urban electric vehicle

N. Schofield, H. T. Yap, C. M. Bingham

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Abstract

Electric vehicles are set to play a prominent role in addressing the energy and environmental impact of an increasing road transport population by offering a more energy efficient and less polluting drive-train alternative to conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Given the energy (and hence range) and performance limitations of electro-chemical battery storage systems, hybrid systems combining energy and power dense storage technologies have been proposed for vehicle applications. The paper will discuss the application of a hydrogen fuel cell as a range extender for an urban electric vehicle for which the primary energy source is provided by a high energy dense battery. A review of fuel cell systems and automotive drive-train application issues are discussed, together with an overview of the battery technology. The prototype fuel cell and battery component simulation models are presented and their performance as a combined energy/power source assessed for typical urban and suburban driving scenarios.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2005 IEEE International Conference on Electric Machines and Drives
PublisherIEEE
Pages1793-1800
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)0780389883
ISBN (Print)0780389875, 9780780389878
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Dec 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 IEEE International Conference on Electric Machines and Drives - San Antonio, United States
Duration: 15 May 200515 May 2005

Conference

Conference2005 IEEE International Conference on Electric Machines and Drives
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio
Period15/05/0515/05/05

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  2. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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