FUEL CELLS AS ELECTRIC PROPULSION POWER PLANTS

A description of the efforts to apply fuel cells to electric propulsion systems is given. Early assessments of the feasibility of using fuel cells in highway transportation applications are reviewed, and the results of performance studies based on these assessments are given. The present state-of-development of phosphoric acid and SPE fuel cells is discussed with respect to the vehicular application. Fuel cell vehicle power requirements and operational considerations are updated.