TRANSITION TO HYDROGEN FUEL CELL VEHICLES

TRANSITION TO HYDROGEN FUEL CELL VEHICLES

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1 FUEL CELL VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE LEARNING DEMONSTRATION: STATUS AND RESULTS

Introduction

Project Objectives and Targets

Auto Industry and Refueling Partners

Data Analysis Approach and Tools

Composite Data Products – Public Results

Fuel Cell Operation and Efficiency

Vehicle Fuel Economy, Range, and Status of On-board Hydrogen Storage Technology

Fuel Cell Voltage Degradation and Influencing Factors

Vehicle Refueling Performance

Vehicle Driving Behavior

Conclusions

References

Chapter 2 FUEL CELL VEHICLE LEARNING DEMONSTRATION: STUDY OF FACTORS AFFECTING FUEL CELL DEGRADATION

Abstract

Fuel Cell Vehicle Learning Demonstration Project

Fuel Cell Degradation Study

Objectives

Data Collection

Approach

Fuel Cell Degradation Analysis Process

Data Processing

Sample & Variable Set

Multivariate Analysis

Interpretation and Iterations

Analysis Reporting

Public Results

Detailed Results

Conclusions

References

Chapter 3 FUEL CELL VEHICLE LEARNING DEMONSTRATION: SPRING 2008 RESULTS1

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Project Objectives and Targets

3. Auto Industry and Refueling Infrastructure Partners

4. Data Analysis Approach and Tools

5. Composite Data Products – Public Results

5.1. Fuel Cell Operation and Impact on Efficiency

5.2. The Impact of Short Trips

5.3. Fuel Cell Voltage Degradation and Influencing Factors

5.4. Status of On-Board Hydrogen Storage Technology

5.5. Vehicle Refueling Performance

5.6. Vehicle Driving Behavior

5.7. Vehicle Refueling Behavior

6. Conclusions

7. References

Chapter 4 ANALYSIS OF THE TRANSITION TO HYDROGEN FUEL CELL VEHICLES AND THE POTENTIAL HYDROGEN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS

Acknowledgments

Executive Summary

Methodology

Major Findings

Major Factors Affecting Private and Public Sector Investment Needs

Technological progress and cost reduction for hydrogen vehicles

Location and Concentration of Nascent Fueling Infrastructure

Impacts and Costs of Policies to Support a Hydrogen Vehicle and Infrastructure Deployment

1. Introduction

Overview of the Hydrogen Scenario Analysis

Organization of this Report

2. Analysis of Infrastructure Deployment Scenarios

Comparative Infrastructure Costs

Geographic Deployment Analysis

Key Findings and Conclusions: Infrastructure Deployment Analysis

3. Analysis of Scenario Costs and Sustainability

Projected Market Sustainability of Scenarios 1-3

Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost Projections

Market Simulations for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Selection of Policy Options

Analysis of Policy Costs

No Policy Case

Policy Case 1

Policy Case 2

Policy Case 3

Hydrogen Cost Projections

Policy Cases 1-3: Cost Implications

Environmental and Energy Security Benefits

Key Findings and Conclusions: Scenario Costs and Sustainability

References

Appendix A. Government Costs of Alternative Policy Cases

Appendix B. Participants in Stakeholders’ Meetings

DOE and FreedomCAR & Fuel Partnership Hydrogen Delivery and On-Board Storage Analysis Workshop Washington, DC

Participating by Phone

DOE Hydrogen Transition Analysis Workshop Washington, DC

Participating by Phone

2010-2025 Scenario Analysis for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and Infrastructure Review and Discussion of Preliminary Results, Washington, DC

U.S. DOE Scenario Analyses of a Nascent National Hydrogen Transportation System Meeting Honolulu, HI

2010-2025 Scenario Analysis for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and Infrastructure Review and Discussion of Draft Results Washington, DC

End Notes

Chapter 5 VALIDATION OF HYDROGEN FUEL AND INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY

Highlights

CHAPTER SOURCES

INDEX

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