HYDROGEN FUEL CELL VEHICLES: THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION


Günaydın Ö. F., Topçu S., Aksoy A.

12th Global Conference on Global Warming (GCGW–2024), Şanlıurfa, Turkey, 16 - 19 May 2024, pp.1-5

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Şanlıurfa
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-5
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The concept of energy has become increasingly critical in our modern world, with a growing global population and increasing demand. Satisfying this demand for energy is crucial to maintain a high quality of life, but poses social, political, environmental, and economic challenges. Currently, most countries rely heavily on fossil fuels for energy production, despite their non-renewable nature and harmful environmental impacts, including climate change and global warming. A transition to alternative, sustainable energy sources is essential to mitigate the negative impact of fossil fuels. Renewable energy sources offer a promising solution, as they have minimal environmental impact compared to traditional methods. Among these alternatives, hydrogen energy has received considerable attention due to its potential to address various energy challenges while promoting a sustainable future. Hydrogen energy has several advantages, particularly its environmental benefits. When used as a fuel, hydrogen emits only water vapor, making it a zero-emissions energy source. Its versatility extends beyond environmental considerations, with applications in transport, power generation, and military equipment due to its high efficiency and low emissions. During the transportation, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) offer an encouraging alternative to fossil-fuel vehicles, which are a major contributor to air pollution in many urban areas around the world. HFCVs produce no tailpipe emissions, thereby improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The aim of this study is to examine the potential of hydrogen as a primary fuel in transportation systems by reviewing recent developments in the literature and applications in the automotive industry for HFCVs. A detailed analysis of HFCV systems is conducted, comparing them with fossil fuel and battery-powered vehicles, and discussing their respective advantages and disadvantages. The stack power, stack power density, fuel tank capacity, and range of the most recent HFCVs currently being utilized is contrasted.