BATTERY-FUEL CELL SYSTEM,

Abstract

Through the use of a fuel cell-battery hybrid power source for vehicular propulsion all of the 'battery problems' can be overcome. This power source allows an electric vehicle to have: (1) full range capability, (2) excellent acceleration characteristics, and (3) use of conventional hydrocarbon fuels. To achieve the required performance depends upon the successful development of a 150 watt hour per pound molten electrolyte battery and a 20-35 pound per kilowatt hydrocarbon-air fuel cell. Research progress indicates that these goals should be achieved in operational hardware within the next five to ten years. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0662234

Entities

People

  • Galen R. Frysinger

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Electrolytes
  • Fuel Cells
  • Hybrid Power
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Power
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology