Hydrogen energy storage vehicle

Can hydrogen be used to drive a car?

Without efficient storage systems, the using of hydrogen to drive motor vehicles will be difficult to achieve. The physical storage density limits of compressed and liquid hydrogen have been more or less reached, whilst there is still potential in the development of various hydrogen storage materials.

How is hydrogen used in the automotive industry?

Most of the development work focused on the powertrain and its integration into the vehicle. Currently, one of the key technologies that determines the development of the automotive industry are on-board hydrogen storage systems. Without efficient storage systems, the using of hydrogen to drive motor vehicles will be difficult to achieve.

Can hydrogen be stored on a motor vehicle?

The low energy density per unit volume of hydrogen makes storing and transporting gas a significant research and technical challenge. Consequently, storing hydrogen on a motor vehicle is a key technology enabling the development of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies [3, 4]. Figure 1.

What is the driving range goal for hydrogen-powered vehicles?

The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) is developing onboard automotive hydrogen storage systems that allow for a driving range of more than 300 miles while meeting cost, safety, and performance requirements.

What is hydrogen energy storage?

Hydrogen energy storage utilizes electrolytic cells and fuel cells for the conversion between electricity and hydrogen energy. For hydrogen production, the proton exchange membrane electrolysis cell (PEMEC) is renowned for its high electrolysis efficiency (58 %–70 % ) and economic advantages .

What is a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle?

Fuel cell vehicles, which are quieter, more efficient, and release no pollutants when compared to conventional gasoline-powered vehicles, are the main application for hydrogen. The widespread use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles is restricted by the expensive cost of hydrogen fuel cell technology and the absence of infrastructure.