Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Road Vehicles addresses the main issues related
to the application of hydrogen fuel cell technology in the road
transportation sector. A preliminary treatment is given on fuel
resources and atmospheric pollution concerns which are closely related
to the current technology (internal combustion engine) used for moving
people and goods. The authors deal, in particular, with the problems
that can hinder a widespread hydrogen market (production, storage and
distribution), as well as giving an analysis of fuel cell technologies
available for utilization of this energy carrier in the automotive
field. Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Road Vehicles also examines the concerns
faced during the design and realization of a PEM fuel cell system with
optimal size and efficiency, evidencing the impact of the individual
auxiliary components on energy losses and dynamic stack performance. The
book ends with the analysis of two practical case studies on fuel cell
propulsion systems. Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Road Vehicles is a useful
text for researchers, professionals and advanced students in the fields
of automotive and environmental engineering.