Fuel Cell Vehicle (MIRAI) A fuel cell vehicle (FCV) or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is a type of vehicle which uses a fuel cell to power its on-board electric motor. Fuel cells in vehicles create electricity to power an electric motor, generally using oxygen from the air and hydrogen. A fuel cell vehicle that is fueled with hydrogen emits only water and heat, but no tailpipe pollutants, therefore it is considered a Zero Emission Vehicle. Depending on the process, however producing the hydrogen used in the vehicle may create pollutants. Fuel cells have been used in various kinds of vehicles including forklifts, especially in indoor applications where their clean emissions are important to air quality, and in space applications. Commercial production fuel cell automobiles are currently being deployed in California by one auto manufacturer, with additional manufacturers expected to join in 2015. Furthermore, fuel cells are being developed and tested in buses, boats, motorcycles and bicycles, among other kinds of vehicles.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 03:43:21 +0000
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