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Hydrogen or Electric Drive—Inconvenient (Omitted) Aspects

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  • Jarosław Konieczny

    (Department of Railway Transport, Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Krasińskiego 8 Street, 40-019 Katowice, Poland)

  • Krzysztof Labisz

    (Department of Railway Transport, Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Krasińskiego 8 Street, 40-019 Katowice, Poland)

  • Szymon Surma

    (Department of Railway Transport, Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Krasińskiego 8 Street, 40-019 Katowice, Poland)

  • Jakub Młyńczak

    (Department of Railway Transport, Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Krasińskiego 8 Street, 40-019 Katowice, Poland)

  • Jerzy Łukasik

    (Department of Railway Transport, Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Krasińskiego 8 Street, 40-019 Katowice, Poland)

  • Renata Boris

    (Laboratory of Composite Materials, Institute of Building Materials, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Linkmenu Street 28, LT-08217 Vilnius, Lithuania)

  • Michał Grzybowski

    (ALSTOM ZWUS sp. z o.o., Modelarska 12 Street, 40-142 Katowice, Poland)

Abstract

Currently, hydrogen and electric drives used in various means of transport is a leading topic in many respects. This article discusses the most important aspects of the operation of vehicles with electric drives (passenger cars) and hydrogen drives. In both cases, the official reason for using both drives is the possibility of independence from fossil fuel supplies, especially oil. The desire for independence is mainly dictated by political considerations. This article discusses the acquisition of basic raw materials for the construction of lithium-ion batteries in electric cars, as well as methods for obtaining hydrogen as a fuel. The widespread use of electric passenger cars requires the construction of a network of charging stations. This article shows that, taking into account the entire production process of electric cars, including lithium-ion batteries, the argument that they are ecological cannot be used. Additionally, it was indicated that there is no concept for the use of used accumulator batteries. If hydrogen drives are used in trains, there is no need to build the traction network infrastructure and then continuously monitor its technical condition and perform the necessary repairs. Of course, the necessary hydrogen tanks must be built, but there must be similar tanks to store oil for diesel locomotives. This paper also deals with other possibilities of hydrogen application for transformational usage, e.g., the use of combustion engines driven with liquid hydrogen. Unfortunately, an optimistic approach to this issue does not allow for a critical view of the whole matter. In public discussion, there is no room for scientific arguments and emotions to dominate.

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  • Jarosław Konieczny & Krzysztof Labisz & Szymon Surma & Jakub Młyńczak & Jerzy Łukasik & Renata Boris & Michał Grzybowski, 2023. "Hydrogen or Electric Drive—Inconvenient (Omitted) Aspects," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(11), pages 1-22, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:11:p:4400-:d:1159212
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