HFC Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars The Next Generation in Electric Cars

by Kapheim, Bob

• ISBN13: 9798350965650
• ISBN10: 8350965657
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-09-27
• Publisher: BookBaby
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Summary

"HFC Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars" describes what a hydrogen fuel cell is, how it works, and its advantages and disadvantages. Comparing current lithium-ion battery cars and hydrogen fuel cell cars illustrates the potential freedom from our dependency on lithium from China. Further benefits of HFC cars include the lack of electric cords and quicker fueling times, requiring 5 - 8 minutes compared to the time necessary to charge electric battery-powered cars. Continuing the comparison, readers will discover that hydrogen fuel cells can operate in extreme cold and heat unlike battery electric cars. Manufacturers have discovered that hydrogen fuel cells are particularly effective in heavy duty trucks, buses and trains. In fact, there are some communities in Europe where fuel cell buses and trains are currently operating. The book addresses how hydrogen will be refined and its safety issues. Readers will discover that hydrogen fuel cells have multiple uses besides powering electric vehicles. An extensive review of current research and development by manufacturers looking to the future of the next generation of electric cars. For those concerned about the environment, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have zero carbon emissions. Perhaps the best endorsement of the future of hydrogen fuel cell cars is that the 14 Hours of Le Mans race has adopted a hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell category for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. The future of zero carbon emissions may well depend on this second generation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Author Biography

Dr. Kapheim is a retired college science professor. He has taught courses in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology and Anatomy. Dr. Kapheim is also a professional artist and photographer. He has previously published 9 books, including "The Lithium Rush", "Question the Thought", "Cricket Creek", and "REFS: Reading Exercises for Science". Dr. Kapheim lives with his wife Lynn in Pingree Grove, Illinois.