Many people criticize the electric cars that are not on a dedicated platform, which are primarily gasoline cars, on which it was adapted, sometimes awkwardly, with limited budget, an electric motor. Mercedes intends to refute these criticisms, but without a chassis designed specifically to electric power. The trick is to develop a platform that Mercedes calls multi drive, to signify that it accepts both a conventional gasoline engine, an electric powertrain powered by a fuel cell.

Mercedes has developed 2 channels traction totally different concept F 800 Style. Let’s first hybrid gasoline. Who is not entirely original, since it is an evolution of the concept of Vision S 500 Plug-in hybrid, which was already based on an evolution of the S 400 series hybrid. We thus find the V6 petrol 3.5 liter. With direct injection of new generation, he is more sober, power up to 300 hp. The electric motor is progressing much as his power increases to 80 kilowatts (109 hp).

The fuel tank is 45 liters, the lithium-ion more than 10 kWh, giving 30 km of electric range and 700 km of autonomy combined. This is fairly low for a limousine. The trunk then, is not really what is expected of a big Mercedes. Its capacity is only 440 liters. It is certainly much better than a Lexus GS450h (280 liters), but it’s even bad for families, as hybrid cars more environmentally friendly, offer less autonomy and less space for luggage, than diesel.

Second version, fuel cell (CAP), and again it is an evolution of an existing drivetrain also that of the F-Cell Class B CAP. This is good! The more standardization in new automotive technology, they will be more affordable. Nevertheless, this powertrain is perhaps a bit light for a big sedan with an electric motor only 100 kilowatts (136 hp). 290 Nm of torque all the same, but the speed is limited to 180 mph, which makes the F 800 concept style, the slowest of all Mercedes.

Yet the best of all the saloons of the star (equal with the F-Cell), since it is zero pollution. Its use never rejects anything but a trickle of water vapor, and 5.2 kilograms of hydrogen at 700 bar pressure cylinders that contain her give a range of nearly 600 km. These 2 chains traction will meet in the future in the Mercedes range, certainly in this decade … But we will first see the new generation of the Mercedes CLS. She is the F 800 ad, with lines surprising, since very different from the slender silhouette of the current CLS, the car that started the fashion for low line sedans. We’ll see soon what happens on the production model, probably this fall.

PEFC to configure the system, the hydrogen cartridge, insert a cartridge coupler of hydrogen, hydrogen extracted from the vacuum regulator to the hydrogen cartridge, PEFC, PEFC air blower to send, DC-DC (direct current – DC) converter (Figure 2 4). Cartridge system intended for storage of hydrogen using a hydrogen-hydrogen-absorbing alloy, the amount of content 0.25L, 1 corresponds to 7g in 80L pressure that can store hydrogen. Hydrogen-absorbing alloy titanium – zirconium in the same cartridge that is it equipped with 750g.

Previous stations needed a Elctrolyse unit plus a separate compressor, umd to put pressure on the gas and liquefy. The compressor was there the biggest and most expensive component. ErsteStation As the world comes the new Honda without a compressor station and is thus considerably smaller and at least 25% more efficient

With this easy-to handhabendenTechnologie stored hydrogen does not need to be and can be produced with cheap off-peak power. During the day, solar cells produce 6kW of power station, which is fed into Netzt and thus CO2 neutral earned money.

The Honda Solar Hydrogen Station was developed as a supplement to the public network of the fast charger. The Honda FCX Clarity fuel-cell drive can be quickly loaded and offers a range of 460 kilometers. With 5-minute quick charge for longer trips and more comfortable night charge live rush hour and weekend trips no problem.

Daihatsu is “The 41st Tokyo Motor Show,” was exhibited, hydrazine hydrate (hydrate Haidorajin: N2H4 · H2O) using a fuel cell vehicle platform, as compared to conventional fuel cells use hydrogen as fuel and on the available amount of liquid fuel with fewer, platinum (Pt) without the need for expensive catalysts such as precious metals (Figure 1, story).

The new fuel cell has been developed by Daihatsu, fuel hydrazine hydrate (N2H4 · H2O) can be introduced directly into the power generation and liquid fuels. Conventional PEFC (polymer fuel cell electrolyte population), the catalyst used, was used expensive platinum-based catalyst is required to work in the highly acidic environment.

In contrast, Daihatsu PMfLFC alkaline environment because it works, characterized by the use of cobalt and nickel as a catalyst. Could be reduced substantially the cost of fuel cells for this purpose. The use of hydrogen fuel for the PEFC, it can use liquid fuel, the fuel easier to handle, it is characterized by a high degree of freedom in the shape of the fuel tank.

However, many issues still to be commercialized. One is the efficiency, at present to less than PEFC. Therefore, in collaboration with foreign universities and research institutions are continuing efforts to improve efficiency. The 30 percent concentration or higher concentration of hydrazine hydrate is toxic control law has been given to the deleterious substance, and essential safety measures. Daihatsu This is assumed to be of solid polymer with hydrazine hydrate inside the fuel tank.

Source: New Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell Gets Ready For Series Production

In Japan, the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen has leased since 2006.  Athletes with mild grade: 109 hp must meet the prototypes.

The hydrogen rotary is conspicuous only by pasting on.

The prototype will demonstrate that hydrogen rotary engine and fit together well.

From the pipes flowing at RX-8 Hydrogen only water vapor.

The Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen was founded in 2003 at the Tokyo Motor Show presented.

Mazda uses the technique on tank vessels, the 350 bar handle. One filling is sufficient for approximately 100 kilometers.

The dual-fuel system makes changing the use of hydrogen and super gasoline possible.

The 105-liter tank H2 requires a complete boot.

Inside are Tankuhr except the second and the switch no difference to the production model to recognize.

Two ads for gasoline tank (five liters) and H2 (105 liters).

The hydrogen rotary with electric motor and lithium-ion battery makes the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to.

The hydrogen rotary hybrid provides powerful propulsion.

Mazda Premacy 5.

Given the high-pressure hydrogen tanks, the trunk shrinks to 230 liters.

The overall efficiency of the prototype is extremely low.

The drive of the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen Hybrid is that of the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen in the shade.

Dre hydrogen Wankel has 350 Newton meter torque.

With hydrogen, the power is lower than with ordinary gasoline.

At the pump, there are expected differences.

Hydrogen pumps are rare in Norway.

The rotary engine is nothing to see, the high-performance electronic components dominate the engine compartment.

The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, two of seven seats to the hydrogen tank’s sake soft.

The graph shows the Wankel as electricity producers to charge the lithium-ion batteries.

Feul cell

Hot candidates for future use in buildings, power plants and vehicles are high-temperature fuel cells with solid electrolyte (Solid oxide fuel cells, SOFCs). They convert chemical energy directly and efficiently into electrical energy – thus they save resources and avoid emissions. Supported by project funds from the EU, were at the Forschungszentrum Jülich “stacks” of the Generation 3 up. When in Jülich pursued so-called planar technology in these stacks the individual cells stacked to increase voltage to achieve.

Scientists at the Institute for Energy Research (IEF) and the Central Technology Division (ZAT) now have two such stacks, each successfully operated 15,000 hours.Dr. Robert Steinberger-Wilckens says “And they delivered on average a benefit of 0.4 watts per square centimeter, about twice what is currently in commercial systems”, Head of the project “Fuel Cell” at the Research Center. For use in vehicles are already 5,000 to 10,000 hours for a stationary power supply, however, operating times in excess of 40,000 hours is required. Steinberger-Wilckens says “We are the aim of such operating times to realize, once again a good to bit closer”.

“Furthermore, we have the cross-country skiers stacks with relatively low 700 ° C. – this age the cells more slowly,” said Steinberger. The aging or degradation of a fuel cell acts as a gradual loss of power off – similar to batteries. It is worth noting at the Jülich stacks that the degradation of the cells on the run so far reached only ten percent. Commonly, the living end of a stack at 20 percent power loss value.

If so, the stacks undisturbed still continue to operate, so in theory they have the potential to create about 30,000 hours – a stack of the type previously unattainable held operating time. Thus they would be for about four years of uninterrupted operation qualifies, if intermittent operation, eg in building heating, the equivalent of a lifetime even five to ten years.

Source: Forschungszentrum Jülich

FedEx Freight East: $1.3 million.

Jadoo Power: $1.8 million.

PolyFuel: $12.5 million.

Delphi Automotive: $2.4 million… etc.

Source: Department of Energy

Alster-Touristik start the season on Saturday in Hamburg . Included is the new fuel cell boat “FCS Alsterwasse (ZemShips)”. Gabriele Müller-Remer, managing director of Alster-Touristik GmbH said “We are optimistic after the test that these forward-looking technology, but also the demands of the regular cope” on monday.

As in the previous year, there will be no parade of white discharge Aussenalster (Outer Alster Lake in one of two artificial lakes within the city limits of Hamburg) fleet type. Reason, the construction of the subway line 4th Overall, the fleet comprises 18 vessels. Alster-Touristik back to the number of passengers around 13,000 to 443,000 in the 2008 season. A certain balance brought the punch and Fleet rides in the winter, the stronger than in previous years demand. The rise in prices this year: depending on the ticket by up to 1.50 euros.

The FCS Alsterwasse (ZemShips) is driven by an electric motor, of its electricity from emission-free fuel cell gets.

Source: ZemShips

Source: Alster-Touristik GmbH

Project implemented by the Ministry of Economy “JHFC (Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstration Project)” in the booth, and on empirical research and empirical studies of the hydrogen station and fuel cell vehicles have the same project implementation of the exhibition. Honda “FCX CLARITY” and Toyota “FCHV-adv”, General Motors Asia Pacific Japan “Equinox Chevrolet Fuel Cell” is displayed, such as fuel cell vehicles.

In addition, Nissan’s “X-TRAIL FCV” and newly developed fuel cell stack is mounted on, techno-hydrogen dispenser Tokico Ltd., Central District and the metropolitan area, and the introduction of hydrogen stations were established in the region that. The FCHV-adv at Tokyo Big Sight and the X-TRAIL FCV, the Honda “FCX”, Japan’s Mercedes-Benz “F-Cell” and the implementation of fuel cell vehicles and test drive. Fuel cell buses developed by Hino Motors and Toyota “FCHV-BUS” and ride is located near the Place “JHFC Ariake hydrogen station,” it also can visit and tour.

Honda FCX CLARITY
Toyota FCHV-adv

Nissan X-TRAIL FCV fuel cell stack and Tokico Ltd. Techno Hydrogen dispenser

Yamaha FC-Dii, Direct Methanol Fuel Cell system (DMFC) with atwo-wheeler. DMFC system is the highest level of efficiency and 32% have been achieved. Aqueous methanol fuel is used, combined with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and desorption. 1kW level with other small-cell stack developed by Yamaha with a high power density, a moped is also possible that the road to get the number as a species.

By the Ministry of Science and Technology Pavilion at the Swiss Embassy, Switzerland, fuel cell vehicles “PAC-Car II” are on display. Exhibition abroad that the first time.

PAC-Car II, fuel cell car project students from the Technical University of Zurich Switzerland. Held in 2005, “Shell Eco-Marathon”, the equivalent petrol 5385km/L to achieve fuel efficiency, combustion efficiency, set a world record. This record also does not say that now breached.

1L fuel cartridge 2 is labeled about 11 hydrogen-compressed using a 2g with a crowbar, which is equivalent to gasoline 8ml. 12V, maximum output of 900W and a fuel cell system with power supply, a maximum speed of 32km/h. Rear-wheel drive is powered by two DC motors, low-power when the power from the motors can be divided into one or both. The body is carbon fiber material used, shape of body weight is 10kg, and 29kg in total is. In addition, he said that improving the fuel efficiency of the wheel and use a fiber optic communication in the electronic control.

Horizon Fuel Cell Japan, sales based assisted bicycle “HMX” was exhibited. Driven by hydrogen, with a filling of times they can travel 300km and speed of road in the 25Km/h. Reference price is 4,600 dollars. For these products, but always clinging to the question of how to supply the fuel, so I’m thinking about developing a system that can be filled with hydrogen at home. If hydrogen can be generated by electrolysis of water.

More info: FC EXPO 2009 5th International Exhibition of hydrogen fuel cells