Fuel Cell Materials Technology in Vehicular Propulsion

摘要

The Committee on Fuel Cell Materials Technology in Vehicular Propulsion focused on technological limitations, especially materials and electrochemical limitations, that need to be resolved. The fuel cell systems evaluated include those based on acid, polymer, alkaline, solid oxide, and molten carbonate electrolytes. Consideration was given to compatability between these fuel cells and logistic fuels, including petroleum derivatives, synthetic hydrocarbons from coal and shale, and hydrogen from nuclear energy. Applications included consumer vehicles, delivery vans, city buses, trucks, locomotives, and push-tow boats. These transportation applications are all different from space and stationary power applications, which to date have been the major areas of fuel cell research and development.