Performance and Operational Characteristics of a Hybrid Vehicle Powered by Fuel Cells and Supercapacitors

Rodatz, Paul; Garcia, O.F.; Guzzella, Lino; Büchi, Félix N.; Bärtschi, M.; Tsukada, A.; Dietrich, Philipp; Kötz, R.; Scherer, Günther G.; Wokaun, Alexander

doi:10.4271/2003-01-0418

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“…To understand the absolute power levels, an experimental platform termed Hy.Power was realized by an interdisciplinary team headed by Philipp Dietrich [5][6][7]. It was based on a Volkswagen BORA chassis and body equipped with an electric engine and the fuel cell power train.…”

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“…Electricity generated from the fuel cells goes to an electric motor which drives the wheels. Excess energy is stored in storages like batteries or supercapacitors [14][15][16]. Commercially available FCVs like Toyota Mirai or Honda Clarity use batteries for this purpose.…”

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A Comprehensive Study of Key Electric Vehicle (EV) Components, Technologies, Challenges, Impacts, and Future Direction of Development

Un-Noor¹,

Padmanaban²,

Mihet‐Popa³

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Electric vehicles (EV) are getting more commonplace in the transportation sector in recent times. As the present trend suggests, this mode of transport is likely to replace the internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in near future. Each of the main EV components has a number of technologies that are currently in use or can become prominent in the future. EVs can cause significant impacts on the environment, power system, and other related sectors. The present power system can face huge instabilities with enough EV penetration; but with proper management and coordination, EVs can be turned into a major contributor to the successful implementation of smart grid. There are possibilities of immense environmental benefits as well, as the EVs can extensively reduce the greenhouse gas emission from the transportation sector. However, there are some major obstacles for EVs to overcome before replacing the ICE vehicles totally. This paper is focused on reviewing all the useful data available on EV configurations, energy sources, motors, charging techniques, optimization techniques, impacts, trends, and possible directions of future developments. Its objective is to provide an overall picture of the current EV technology and ways of future development to assist in future researches in this sector.

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“…The research trend portrays that by the end of next decade, EVs, HEVs and Fuel cell Vehicles (FCVs) will be able to compete with the conventional vehicle in the market [1][2]. Recently, numerous researchers are focusing specifically on FCVs [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14].…”

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Golf Car Application Based Performance Analysis of a Generic Neighborhood Fuel Cell Vehicle (NFCV) Powertrain

Ms¹

2014

Adv Automob Eng

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In this work, a preliminary lay out of hybrid fuel cell-battery vehicle is developed and a 2012 GEM eL Golf car is evaluated and designed for analogous vehicle requirements. Packaging of electrified powertrain modules have been assessed and proposed. Further, the conceptual design is simulated as a series hybrid PEM fuel cell-Li-ion battery vehicle model in Powertrain System Analysis Toolkit (PSAT ® ) software. The output performance of the vehicle with the proposed electrified powertrain components is obtained, analyzed and the results are deemed satisfactory and in par with the performance of the conventional vehicle. This design can be implemented in the long run to general vehicles also, thus creating independence from fossil fuels. in some models. A design proposal is desirable that can perplexed the conventional le lead-acid battery powered hurdles and provide round the clock smooth ride specially at public places with substantial mobility requirements. The proposed design should be reliable with a capability to drive the vehicle for extended duration s without compromising the performance and with negligible requisite to recharge or refuel. Golf Car Application Based Performance Analysis of a GenericThese challenges can be addressed by implementing a hybridized powertrain consists of existing electric motors, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell and a Li-ion battery bank managed by smart hybrid control protocol. The main source of propulsion will be hydrogen fuel cell with the battery bank as backup power for periods of peak demand like starting-up PEM fuel cell, acceleration, uphill drive and other transient conditions. The proposed smart hybrid control protocol will be implemented for the power managements under diverse load condition. Li-ion batteries have enhanced efficiency with comparatively less packaging and weight requirements than a lead acid battery. There is an additional initial cost to the proposed electrified powertrain components but as the results will show that performance overcomes the cost in the long run.The model considered for the research analysis and design is the 2012 GEM eL Golf Car as shown on manufacturer's website in ( Figure 3) and the specifications are listed in (Table 1). NFCV powertrain components overviewThe additional essential electric powertrain components for the proposed golf car platform are PEM fuel cell, Li-ion battery, and a smart hybrid controller. PEM fuel cellProton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell was devised at General Electric (GE) in 1955 as an off shoot of the research accomplishments of Thomas Grubb and Leonard Niedrach [11][12][13]. Being an environmentally friendly power source, scholars are exploring the usage of PEM fuel cells for both mobile and stationary applications [13]. The traction power produced by fuel cell is based on the reduction reaction of oxygen from the atmosphere with the hydrogen as fuel to produce water vapors. The reaction set is as follows:The cumulative reaction is:Employing the chemical reaction of equation 3 ...

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Performance and Operational Characteristics of a Hybrid Vehicle Powered by Fuel Cells and Supercapacitors

Cited by 45 publications

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Supercapacitors boost the fuel cell car

Supercapacitors boost the fuel cell car

A Comprehensive Study of Key Electric Vehicle (EV) Components, Technologies, Challenges, Impacts, and Future Direction of Development

Golf Car Application Based Performance Analysis of a Generic Neighborhood Fuel Cell Vehicle (NFCV) Powertrain

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