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Hybrid hydrogen PEM fuel cell and batteries without DC–DC converter

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  • Jinlei Shang
  • Kevin Kendall
  • Bruno G. Pollet

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Concerns about greenhouse gases as well as the price and security of oil supply have acted as a spur to sustainable automobile development. The hydrogen fuel cells electric vehicle (HFCEV) is generally recognised by leading automobile manufacturers and scientists as one of the optimum technologies for long-term future low carbon vehicle. In a typical HFCEV power train, a DC–DC converter is required to balance the voltage difference between the fuel cells (FCs) stack and batteries. However, research shows that a considerable amount of energy generated by the hydrogen FCs stack is deplete during this conversion process as heat. This experiment aims to improve the power train efficiency by eliminating the DC–DC converter by finding the best combination of FC stack and batteries, matching the size and capacity of the electrical components.

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  • Jinlei Shang & Kevin Kendall & Bruno G. Pollet, 2016. "Hybrid hydrogen PEM fuel cell and batteries without DC–DC converter," International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, Oxford University Press, vol. 11(2), pages 205-210.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:ijlctc:v:11:y:2016:i:2:p:205-210.
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