Hydrogen fuel cells - FINALLY?
- Magazine Article
- 20TOFHP10_03
- English
More than 20 years have passed since hydrogen-fuel-cell electric vehicles (HFCEVs) looked to be the future zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) solution. About that time, this editor spoke with Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch, then boss of the
Today, signs of an HFCEV commercial victory remain low across the world. Despite its convincing technology, hobbled by cost and lack of infrastructure, the fuel cell's battle with the battery does not look winnable in the near future. Its savior, though, could be application in trucks and buses, eventually leading to increased use in passenger vehicles. A snapshot of some HFCEV projects, tests and trials from around the world demonstrates that hydrogen technology is indeed making progress.