SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series · 2002 · 10 citations · 0 references
EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPower ElectronicsPropulsionElectrochemical CellsFuel Cell MaterialsFuel Cell MembranesFuel CellsFuel SystemsPower Plant OperationFuel Cell PropulsionFuel Cell SystemsHydrogen Fuel Cells
<div class="htmlview paragraph">Hyundai Motor Company has developed hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCV) based on its SUV, <i>Santa Fe</i>. As the hydrogen fuel cell power plant runs at near ambient pressure, parasitic loss due to its operation is fully minimized and the noise level of the air supply subsystem is extremely low. The <i>Santa Fe</i> FCV has been built to feature roomy passenger space and cargo capacity identical to that of a standard, gasoline-powered <i>Santa Fe</i>, because of its compact fuel cell power plant. In addition, lightweight aluminum body-components help to keep a power-to-weight ratio similar to that of a conventional SUV. Hyundai Motor Company, as a full member of California Fuel Cell Partnership, is now operating the <i>Santa Fe</i> FCV's on real roads in California. In this paper, the configuration and performance test results of the <i>Santa Fe</i> FCV will be described.</div>