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Integration of Fuel Cell Technology into the Virginia Tech 1998 Hybrid Electric FutureCar
Overview A 20kW fuel cell can be used in a series hybrid configuration to obtain good performance from a mid-size sedan such as a Chevrolet Lumina. This system allows performance characteristics, such as acceleration, handling, and consumer acceptability, which meet or exceed those of the stock vehicle. Although range is limited due to the simple compressed hydrogen fuel storage system, other fuel storage technologies and reformers are rapidly improving. Soon these hydrogen fuel storage and delivery systems will be small enough and light enough to provide adequate range in a mid-size sedan. The conversion of an existing conventional vehicle, and limitations of the FutureCar Challenge rules prevent large reductions in mass needed to improve the energy efficiency of the vehicle. The estimated fuel economy is about 54 miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent energy or 2X the stock vehicle. To achieve the PNGV goal of 3X will require a new vehicle designed as a lightweight fuel cell vehicle. The present hydrogen powered design is a zero emission vehicle at the exhaust pipe, but the source of hydrogen and refueling infrastructure must be investigated to determine the overall effect on the environment.
| Publisher | Virginia Tech | File Format | HTML |
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| Date Published | August 2003 | Downloads | 3 |
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