Fuel cells for automotive applications

How a Fuel Cell Works

Fuel Cell System

Partnership

GENEPAC: fuel cell system for car industry

2006 : Stack validation on bench

2007 : System integrated stack

validation

Perspective : Improve complete system reliability in the framework of FISYPAC projectSystem integration in a 207 « EPURE » in 2009

Range extender system PEMFC (17 kW) + Li ion batteryHigh Pressure H2 storage (4 Kg at 700 bars)

Perspective : Improve complete system reliability in the framework of FISYPAC projectSystem integration in a 207 « EPURE » in 2009

Range extender system PEMFC (17 kW) + Li ion batteryHigh Pressure H2 storage (4 Kg at 700 bars)

CEA 80 kW stack

The car manufacturer targets

Key Challenges Units 2007 status

2015Target

Fuel Cell System Cost (500 000 Units/Year)

$/kW 100 30

Lifetime hours 2000 5000

Precious Metal Loading g/kW (rated)

1 0.2

System Power Density W/L 525 650

Start-up Time to 50% of Rated Power at:

- 25 C ambient temp

+ 25 C ambient temp

sec

20

<10

30

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