New Generation of Passenger Vehicles: FCV or HEV?

Abstract

This paper compares the performance and parameter characteristics of Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) with a view towards an objective assessment of the relative performance of these vehicles. Firstly, the main characteristics of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) as low emission vehicles (LEVs), including presumed high efficiency is considered. Then, comparisons for well-to-wheels emissions for various vehicles are presented. Well-to-wheels efficiencies, emissions, and fuel economy are also compared for FCVs and HEVs. In addition, other issues like battery types for HEVs and HFCVs are explored in this paper. The potential control strategies for FCVs and HEVs will be discussed and compared. In both FCVs and HEVs, best control strategies need to rely on predicting the driver command, which presents a particularly challenging opportunity for further development. Finally, this paper gives the comparison of total costs for FCVs and HEVs.