On-board fuel reforming for fuel cells is an important strategic option in the development of mass production fuel cell vehicles. Based on a reforming concept similar to DaimlerChrysler's NECAR 3, the concept prototype Jeep Commander 2 implements a methanol reforming fuel cell engine with a 90 kW NiMH battery pack. Driving and dynamometer testing results show good driving performance, fuel economy and emissions. However, significant improvements are needed on fuel reforming systems to achieve competitive levels of power density, cost and reliability, compared to internal combustion engines.
Development of the Jeep Commander 2 Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Sae Technical Papers
Future Transportation Technology Conference & Exposition ; 2001
2001-08-20
Conference paper
English
Jeep Commander 2 fuel cell hybrid electric demonstration vehicle
Automotive engineering | 2001
|Jeep Commander 2 Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Demonstration Vehicle
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2001
|Jeep commander 2 fuel cell hybrid electric demonstration vehicle
Tema Archive | 2001
|Development of the Jeep Commander 2 fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle
Tema Archive | 2001
|Jeep Commander 2 Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Demonstration Vehicle
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2001
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