hydrogen vehicle Articles
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Hydrogen engine cars
Alternate Energy Corporation, which develops hydrogen systems, has teamed up with the Canadian company Feel Good Cars Inc. (FGC) to produce a prototype hybrid vehicle using batteries and a hydrogen fueled engine. Alternate Energy will modify a ZENN vehicle provided by FGC. The ZENN (zero emission, no noise) is a medium speed neighborhood electric car. FGC hopes to demonstrate that a hydrogen ...
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The hydrogen loop: the means for making the hydrogen economy realistic
The hydrogen economy has already started with the introduction of the Ovonic nickel metal hydride battery, which has enabled the rapid growth of hybrid vehicles. Reversible storage of hydrogen in a solid hydride permits the entire loop of hydrogen generation, storage and use, all of which have been placed some time in the future. It is often stated that the hydrogen infrastructure does not exist ...
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Hydrogen storage systems for automotive applications: project StorHy
Around two thirds of world's oil usage is associated with transportation with road vehicles consuming around 40%. Also, transportation accounts for around 25% of greenhouse emissions worldwide, with around 90% coming from road vehicles. This situation is further complicated by the fact that oil reserves are running out. For this reason, the automotive industry supported by relevant governing ...
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The diffusion of innovation and perceived risk for the adoption of alternative energy vehicles
Many researchers have studied alternative energy issues from a policy or industry viewpoint, but few have explored the consumer's beliefs and opinions. Since most applications of alternative energy are being developed for the consumer market, the consumer's acceptance and adoption of these new fuels and alternative energy vehicles are key factors to consider. This research studies the consumer's ...
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EU to reallocate €115m for energy efficiency projects
The EU has approved reforms that will free up €115m stimulus cash to be reallocated for energy efficiency projects with an impact on economic recovery. The Industry, Research and Energy Committee of the European Parliament approved reforms yesterday to EU rules on financial assistance that will free up about €115m (£95.6m) in otherwise unspent funds. The EU funds could be used to ...
By Vital Energi
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Designing a sustainable hydrogen energy economy
A general vision of a sustainable energy economy relying substantially on hydrogen produced from renewables is sketched as a potential solution to the twin global crises of climate change and depleting oil reserves. Core differences between this 'sustainable hydrogen economy' (SHE) and the original hydrogen economy (HE) proposed in the early 1970s are discussed. In transport, rather than posing a ...
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How fire can be tamed
Combustion dies at the interface between breathable air and macroscopic pieces of certain involatile fuels. If fed only them, in a compressed oxygen chamber, it makes an almost sunlike flame that cannot run wild. If upon dilution to manageable coolness the ash drops to the chamber bottom, and from there can be removed without the diluent, true harnessbrokenness is possible. Excess oxygen can be ...
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A Few Things You Should Know about Carbon fibers
Carbon fiber is a new type of fiber material with high strength and with a carbon content of more than 95%. It is a microcrystalline graphite material obtained by piling up organic fibers such as flake graphite microcrystals along the fiber axial direction, and then undergoing carbonization and graphitization treatments. Carbon fiber is a new material with excellent mechanical properties. Its ...
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Effect of hydrogen enriched air on the performance and emissions of mahua oil fuelled diesel engine
Neat vegetable oils as fuels for diesel engines give rise to engine performance and durability problems due to the differences in some of the properties between vegetable oils and diesel. The objective of the present work was to improve the performance of mahua oil fuelled diesel engine using hydrogen enriched air. Mahua oil was used as the main fuel in a direct injection diesel engine and ...
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The Big Deal With FUEL CELLS
Hydrogen is increasingly seen as a fuel of the future. Globally, more than 65,000 fuel cells, totaling over 300 MW, were shipped worldwide in 2016. Introduction The third industrial revolution, according to American economic and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin, will create a prosperous economy powered by clean energy and the Internet of Things. Hydrogen will be leveraged as one of the critical ...
By GenCell Ltd
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Development of a generic fuel cell model: application to a fuel cell vehicle simulation
In this paper, a novel approach to fuel cell modelling is proposed. The model is obtained from manufacturer datasheets and is able to represent the behaviour of any hydrogen fuel cells. The simulation results are as expected with an error in the range of ±1%, provided a controlled stack internal humidity. The procedure to extract data from fuel cells datasheet is described along with the method ...
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Developments in Auxiliary Power for Vehicles
Fuel cells are widely recognised as a technology of the future and as a potential replacement for the internal combustion engine in cars and other vehicles.This article looks at the potential for fuel cells to provide auxiliary power to vehicles, rather than primary motive power. Today, hydrogen-fuelled proton exchange membrane (PEM) type fuel cells, as illustrated in Figure 1, are ...
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The race for the superior car
An intelligent blend of bold vision and practical incrementalism will be necessary to bridge the gap between today's traditional car and the new alternative fuels that will power our cars in the near future. The 21st century will witness major changes in the way cars are manufactured, designed, fueled and operated. Each car company is strategically positioning itself to be able to deliver an ...
By AHC Group
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Coming In Out of the Cold: Hybrids Put to the Test
Untitled Document Point Roberts, WA, Delta B.C.- May 25, 2004 With gas prices reaching an all time high and not much promise of an end in sight, hybrid technology is falling under the lens of some careful scrutiny these days with investors. In a recent article in MIT’s Technology Review, author Peter Fairley estimates “though buyers would have to pay more ...
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Urgently sought by business: more renewable energies
While some in politics and the public still believe that they are doing Greta a favor with more renewables, the calls of the economy for a much faster expansion of renewable energies are getting louder. Who are the actors and what is behind them? RE100 - global large companies want 100% Renewable The RE100 initiative I mentioned in the last blog, and was asked again to respond. This initiative ...
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Alternative fuels and sustainable mobility: is the future road paved by biofuels, electricity or hydrogen?
This paper compares 16 alternative energy chains in a Well-to-Wheel analysis including three indicators: energy use, emissions of climate gases and emissions of local/regional pollutants. The analysis includes a private car which uses natural gas, biological fuels, electricity and hydrogen, respectively. The analysis shows that an alternative which scores favourably on one indicator often scores ...
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Key Objectives in Modern Fuel Cell Studies
What are Fuel Cells? Fuel cells use the chemical energy of hydrogen or an alternative fuel to cleanly and efficiently produce electricity. Using hydrogen as the fuel only produces water, heat, and electricity. Hydrogen (the fuel) is supplied continuously, unlike in a battery, and a dynamic equilibrium is maintained. ...
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The Top COP27 Summit Highlights (By Region of World))
The U.N. Climate Conference (COP27) might be over, but it's time to see if leaders will act on the commitments they made at the event. Many agreements emerged from the two-week summit, with countries committing to creating loss and damage funds, holding institutions and businesses accountable, providing financial support for developing countries, and limiting warming to 1.5°C. But what ...
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Car Makers Show off New Developments in Storing Solar Energy
On cloudy days and once the sundown is down, either a homeowner with solar panels to harness power is conserving their usage of electricity or they are back online with their utility providers. Carmakers claim to have an answer to this dilemma of storing solar energy in batteries for later use. Experimental Technologies in Homes A leader in the automobile industry, Honda, unveiled their ...
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Alternative Fuels - A Look At the Current Environment
Overview Vehicles powered by gasoline and diesel account for emissions of dangerous air pollutants and contribute to the presence of greenhouse gases. Consumers, businesses, and public entities looking for environmentally friendly alternatives to gasoline and diesel-powered cars and trucks have viable choices beyond the well-known battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric variants. Other ...
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