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