SMART BATTERIES
“ Hydrogen fuel cells offer an alternative to the heavy batteries and long recharge times that other electric vehicle technologies suffer from ”
DR . MIKE BASSETT HEAD OF RESEARCH & ADVANCED ENGINEERING , MAHLE POWERTRAIN the harsh conditions to which many heavy-duty vehicles ( especially in the offhighway segment ) are exposed ,” notes McKinsey research .
“ Mining trucks , for instance , require several megawatts worth of power , run around the clock , and are exposed to extreme vibrations and heat development , as well as dirt in the air . Internal combustion engines have met these requirements for decades , and a switch from diesel to hydrogen could be a straightforward way to decarbonise these engines , with relatively minor requirements for further technical innovation .”
60 November 2021