Hybrid Electric Fuel Cell-Based Vehicles

A special issue of World Electric Vehicle Journal (ISSN 2032-6653).

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Dear Colleagues,

The European Commission has increased the reduction targets of CO2 emissions for cars and vans, setting a new target of 100% for 2035 within the Fit for 55 packages; therefore, it will not be permissible to sell internal combustion engine cars and vans on the European market from 2035.

Sustainable aviation fuels (advanced biofuels and electro-fuels) have the potential to significantly reduce aircraft emissions.

It has been estimated that the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport in Europe could allow reducing the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used onboard ships by up to 75% by 2050.

In extending to the whole world on the basis of the European context, the use of hydrogen and fuel cells systems on any type of vehicle propelled by electric motors makes it possible to increase vehicle range, reduce refueling times, and reduce pollution and the generation of climate-altering gas emissions.

The intention of this Special Issue is to encourage scholars and experts to deepen the study of new possible powertrains based on fuel cells systems in the process of electrifying land, sea, and air mobility of people and goods by investigating and solving problems associated with these powertrains.

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Keywords

  • fuel cells systems
  • hydrogen storage
  • batteries
  • control system
  • hybrid electric fuel cells
  • powertrains

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Energy Management of a Fuel Cell Electric Robot Based on Hydrogen Value and Battery Overcharge Control
by Hamid Radmanesh and Hamed Farhadi Gharibeh
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(8), 352; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15080352 - 5 Aug 2024
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The energy management system of a fuel cell electric robot should be highly responsive to provide the required power for various tactical operations, navigation of different routes, and acceleration. This paper presents a new multi-level online energy management strategy for a fuel cell [...] Read more.
The energy management system of a fuel cell electric robot should be highly responsive to provide the required power for various tactical operations, navigation of different routes, and acceleration. This paper presents a new multi-level online energy management strategy for a fuel cell electric robot based on the proposed functions of equivalent hydrogen fuel value evaluation, classification of the battery state of charge via the squared combined efficiency function, identification of the robot maneuver condition based on the proposed operation state of robot function, improvement of the overall energy efficiency based on the proposed function of the battery overcharge control, and separation of the functional points of the fuel cell based on the operational mode control strategy. The simulation study of the proposed online multi-level energy management strategy was carried out with MATLAB R2018b software to verify its superiority by comparing with other strategies. The results indicate a reduction in hydrogen consumption, reduction in fuel cell power fluctuations, prevention of battery overcharging, and incrementation in the total energy efficiency of energy storage systems compared to other energy management strategies. Full article
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An Optimal Approach to Energy Management Control of a Fuel-Cell Vehicle
by Francesco Cerrito, Massimo Canale and Massimiliana Carello
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(2), 55; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15020055 - 6 Feb 2024
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This paper presents the design of an energy management control system to improve powertrain efficiency and optimize the amount of fuel used by a hybrid fuel cell vehicle in a route-based scenario. To reach this goal, a complete tank-to-wheel model is developed under [...] Read more.
This paper presents the design of an energy management control system to improve powertrain efficiency and optimize the amount of fuel used by a hybrid fuel cell vehicle in a route-based scenario. To reach this goal, a complete tank-to-wheel model is developed under the assumption of a known scenario, the speed profile that best minimizes the energy required to complete the test is computed, and a controller able to handle the power request is designed. In particular, a Model Predictive Control architecture is used to split the power request between the primary and the secondary power source (fuel cell and supercapacitors). The effectiveness of the proposed approach is assessed through extensive simulation tests using a realistic model. Full article
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Sustainable Vehicles for Decarbonizing the Transport Sector: A Comparison of Biofuel, Electric, Fuel Cell and Solar-Powered Vehicles
by Vennapusa Jagadeeswara Reddy, N. P. Hariram, Rittick Maity, Mohd Fairusham Ghazali and Sudhakar Kumarasamy
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(3), 93; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15030093 - 1 Mar 2024
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Climate change necessitates urgent action to decarbonize the transport sector. Sustainable vehicles represent crucial alternatives to traditional combustion engines. This study comprehensively compares four prominent sustainable vehicle technologies: biofuel-powered vehicles (BPVs), fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), electric vehicles (EVs), and solar vehicles. We examine [...] Read more.
Climate change necessitates urgent action to decarbonize the transport sector. Sustainable vehicles represent crucial alternatives to traditional combustion engines. This study comprehensively compares four prominent sustainable vehicle technologies: biofuel-powered vehicles (BPVs), fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), electric vehicles (EVs), and solar vehicles. We examine each technology’s history, development, classification, key components, and operational principles. Furthermore, we assess their sustainability through technical factors, environmental impacts, cost considerations, and policy dimensions. Moreover, the discussion section addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with each technology and assesses their social impact, including public perception and adoption. Each technology offers promise for sustainable transportation but faces unique challenges. Policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers must collaborate to address these challenges and accelerate the transition toward a decarbonized transport future. Potential future research areas are identified to guide advancements in sustainable vehicle technologies. Full article
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