activity - Thu, 08/03/2018 - 19:40

Fuel cells powering inner-city vehicles

The purpose of this project is to power inner-city delivery cars using pollution-free fuel cell technology (generating electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen), a technology already explored by ESA for satellites and robotic missions to Mars. Benefits of fuel cell vehicels include quiet, zero-emission vehicles for sensitive traffic areas, smaller vehicles that can navigate narrow and congested streets, while reducing noise and pollution and faster refuelling and lighter weight of fuel cell tanks.

Organization:
ESA
Directorate:
TEC
Keywords:
Cities
Energy
Innovation
Transport
Urban
Regions:
Europe
Type:
Technology Transfer