Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: Opportunities and Challenges

Qusay Hassan (), Itimad D. J. Azzawi, Aws Zuhair Sameen and Hayder M. Salman
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Qusay Hassan: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Diyala, Diyala 32001, Iraq
Itimad D. J. Azzawi: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Diyala, Diyala 32001, Iraq
Aws Zuhair Sameen: College of Medical Techniques, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad 00965, Iraq
Hayder M. Salman: Department of Computer Science, Al-Turath University College, Baghdad 10013, Iraq

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 15, 1-26

Abstract: This paper provides an in-depth review of the current state and future potential of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs). The urgency for more eco-friendly and efficient alternatives to fossil-fuel-powered vehicles underlines the necessity of HFCVs, which utilize hydrogen gas to power an onboard electric motor, producing only water vapor and heat. Despite their impressive energy efficiency ratio (EER), higher power-to-weight ratio, and substantial emissions reduction potential, the widespread implementation of HFCVs is presently hindered by several technical and infrastructural challenges. These include high manufacturing costs, the relatively low energy density of hydrogen, safety concerns, fuel cell durability issues, insufficient hydrogen refueling infrastructure, and the complexities of hydrogen storage and transportation. Nevertheless, technological advancements and potential policy interventions offer promising prospects for HFCVs, suggesting they could become a vital component of sustainable transportation in the future.

Keywords: HFCVs; zero-emission vehicles; technical challenges; market acceptance; future prospects (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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