Fuel Cell, Battery Power Sources for Electric Cars

摘要

Through the use of a fuel cell-battery hybrid power source all of the so-called vehicle 'battery' problems can be overcome. This power source allows an electric vehicle to have: (1) Full range capability. (2) Excellent acceleration characteristics. (3) Very fast energy refuel. To achieve the performance outlined for the vehicle, requires the successful development of a 150 watt hour per pound molten electrolyte battery and a 20-35 lbs/KW hydrocarbon fuel cell. Research progress indicates that these goals should be achieved in operational hardware within the next five to ten years. (Author)