Optimizing energy providers like fuel cells and engines involves considering various factors, constraints, and requirements. These include NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), durability, operating point efficiency, and customer expectations. Different energy providers prioritize these factors differently. For instance, NVH is crucial for engines due to customer expectations regarding start-up, sound, and power delivery based on accelerator input. In contrast, fuel cells face fewer constraints but must consider noise from electrical AC compressors and other devices, especially at lower vehicle speeds. However, operating point efficiency and durability are paramount for fuel cells, as they are expected to last as long as engines in conventional vehicles sold today. This paper proposes a holistic approach that begins at the vehicle or powertrain architecture level and designs an operating strategy that integrates all the aforementioned factors to enhance the operation of a fuel cell