Energy Procedia · 2015 · 37 citations · 15 references
EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringMechanical EngineeringEnergy ManagementEnergy SystemsPowertrain EngineeringElectric Vehicle Powertrain IntegrationElectrochemical CellsEnergy Management StrategiesFuel CellsFuel ManagementPower Electronics For Electric VehiclesBattery Pack ArchitectureFuel Cell PropulsionFuel Cell Stack DesignFuel Cell System IntegrationFuel Cell SystemsFuel Cell Vehicle DesignFuel Distribution Network
Current issues concerning global warming and fossil fuel energy shortages impose to find alternatives in order to meet the growing planet's energy demand. The automotive sector is particularly concerned with these issues. The fuel cell seems to be a very promising technology. This article addresses a technological aspect of the integration of fuel cell on a vehicle. The chosen configuration is a multi-pack system favoring the use of several reduced power fuel cells. The energy management method is described along with the sizing and some simulation results.
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