Fuel Cell the Hydrogen Store for Integration Into Automobiles (Fuchsia)

Objective

The production of light vehicles with zero emissions, optimum fuel cell efficiency and using a totally renewable fuel source is dependent on the availability of anon-vehicle hydrogen store. Novel carbon and metallic hydrogen store materials will be investigated to identify one capable of storing greater than 7-wt % hydrogen. A production, process will be developed for the material. The project will lead to a hydrogen store based on novel carbon based materials capable of supplying a fuel cell with output power suitable for a commercially viable light vehicle.

Programme(s)

• FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.4.-6. - Key action Economic and Efficient Energy for a Competitive Europe

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Address

Elms Road, Edgbaston
B15 2TT Birmingham
United Kingdom

Participants (3)

INSTITUTE FOR SOLID STATE AND MATERIALS RESEARCH DRESDEN

Germany

Address

20,Helmholtzstrasse 20
01069 Dresden

UNIVERSITY OF FRIBOURG

Switzerland

Address

Perolles, Ch. De Musee
1700 Fribourg

UNIVERSITY OF READING

United Kingdom

Address

Whiteknights
RG6 2AD Reading / Silchester