Economic and environmental comparison of conventional, hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

Granovskii, Mikhail; Dinçer, İbrahim; Rosen, Marc A.

doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2005.11.086

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“…The range is very sensitive to the energy density. A FCEV is capable of delivering average power at much better efficiencies than a combustion engine, and like the combustion engine the range is decoupled and determined by the fuel tank size, with FCEVs potentially delivering roughly 50-100 miles per kg H 2 (Granovskii et al, 2006). However in order to deliver the peak power, the fuel cell must be large and therefore expensive.…”

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“…The assumptions for the energy cost of gasoline are very similar to those used by Granovskii et al (Granovskii et al, 2006) who compared conventional, hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles (but not fuel cell hybrid vehicles), but assumptions for hydrogen and electricity cost are much higher than those used by Granovskii et al (Granovskii et al, 2006). This is because all the costs associated with delivering the fuel to the consumer, rather than just the production costs, have been included.…”

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“…Furthermore, despite studies comparing conventional, hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (Granovskii et al, 2006) there is limited literature on cost comparisons between fuel cell and fuel cell hybrids (Burke, 2007;Suppes, 2005Suppes, , 2006Van Mierlo and Maggetto, 2005). Suppes (Suppes, 2005(Suppes, , 2006 considered using a regenerative fuel cell to replace some of the batteries in a combustion engine hybrid configuration.…”

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Comparative analysis of battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid vehicles in a future sustainable road transport system

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This is a pre-print version of: Offer, G.J., et al., Comparative analysis of battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid vehicles in a future sustainable road transport system. Energy Policy (2009Policy ( ), doi:10.1016Policy ( /j.enpol.2009 AbstractThis paper compares battery electric vehicles (BEV) to hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and hydrogen fuel cell plug-in hybrid vehicles (FCHEV). Qualitative comparisons of technologies and infrastructural requirements, and quantitative comparisons of the lifecycle cost of the powertrain over 100,000 miles are undertaken, accounting for capital and fuel costs. A common vehicle platform is assumed. The 2030 scenario is discussed and compared to a conventional gasoline-fuelled internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrain. A comprehensive sensitivity analysis shows that in 2030 FCEVs could achieve lifecycle cost parity with conventional gasoline vehicles. However, both the BEV and FCHEV have significantly lower lifecycle costs. In the 2030 scenario, powertrain lifecycle costs of FCEVs range from $7,360 to $22,580, whereas those for BEVs range from $6,460 to $11,420 and FCHEVs, from $4,310 to $12,540. All vehicle platforms exhibit significant cost sensitivity to powertrain capital cost. The BEV and FCHEV are relatively insensitive to electricity costs but the FCHEV and FCV are sensitive to hydrogen cost. The BEV and FCHEV are reasonably similar in lifecycle cost and one may offer an advantage over the other depending on driving patterns. A key conclusion is that the best path for future development of FCEVs is the FCHEV.

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“…Despite studies comparing conventional, hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (Granovskii, Dincer et al 2006;Bandivadekar, Bodek et al 2008;Bandivadekar, Cheah et al 2008;McKinsey 2010) there is limited literature on cost comparisons between fuel cell and fuel cell hybrids (Suppes 2005;Van Mierlo and Maggetto 2005;Suppes 2006; Burke 2007).…”

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Techno-economic and behavioural analysis of battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid vehicles in a future sustainable road transport system in the UK

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This is a pre-print version of: Offer, G.J., et al., Techno-economic and behavioural analysis of battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid vehicles in a future sustainable road transport system in the UK. Energy Policy (2011Policy ( ), doi:10.1016Policy ( /j.enpol.2011 AbstractThis paper conducts a techno-economic study on hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCV), battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (FCHEV) in the UK using cost predictions for 2030. The study includes an analysis of data on distance currently travelled by private car users daily in the UK. Results show that there may be diminishing economic returns for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) with battery sizes above 20 kWh, and the optimum size for a PHEV battery is between 5-15 kWh. Differences in behaviour as a function of vehicle size are demonstrated, which decreases the percentage of miles that can be economically driven using electricity for a larger vehicle. Decreasing carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation by 80% favours larger optimum battery sizes as long as carbon is priced, and will reduce emissions considerably. However, the model does not take into account reductions in carbon dioxide emissions from hydrogen generation, assuming hydrogen will still be produced from steam reforming methane in 2030.

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“…This approach can reduce the electrode flood and generate fuel supply to further improve the gas arrangement [14]. As the development of PEMFCs enters the pre-commercial stage, it is necessary to consider the materials of construction and manufacturing techniques to secure a route to a commercially viable PEMFC stack [15]. Currently, the main issues of stack design considered are manufacturing expense, device performance deterioration, flexibility of scale, materials compatibility, safety aspects, data acquisition and control [16].…”

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Performance improvement of fuel cells using platinum-functionalised aligned carbon nanotubes

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The focus of this research was towards the improvement of the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells. The overarching goals were: (1) providing guidelines for design of new catalysts; (2) promoting nanocatalyst applications towards alternative energy applications; and (3) integrating advanced instrumentation into nanocharacterisation and fuel cell (FC) electrochemical behaviour. In tandem with these goals, the cathode catalysts were extensively refined to improve FC performance and minimise noble metal usage. In this study, the major accomplishment was producing aligned carbon nanotubes (ACNT), which were then modified by platinum (Pt) nanoparticles via a post-synthesis colloidal chemistry approach. The Pt-ACNTs demonstrated improved cathodic catalytic activity, as a result of incorporation of the nanotubes with the additional advantage of decreased Pt loading. It was also determined that surface mechanical properties, such as elastic modulus and hardness were increased. Collectively, these enhancements provided an improved FC performance.

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Economic and environmental comparison of conventional, hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

Cited by 331 publications

References 12 publications

Comparative analysis of battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid vehicles in a future sustainable road transport system

Comparative analysis of battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid vehicles in a future sustainable road transport system

Techno-economic and behavioural analysis of battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid vehicles in a future sustainable road transport system in the UK

Performance improvement of fuel cells using platinum-functionalised aligned carbon nanotubes

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