Presentation
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1989 |
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Technology provider |
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Partner |
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Vehicle
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VW Truck |
Status
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Demonstration |
Passenger capacity
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2 |
Size, weight
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2880 kg |
Propulsion concept
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Three Siemens Alkaline Fuel Cells 17.5 kW, E-Motor: 144 V 17 kW (32 kW peak); 90 Ah Pb traction battery
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Fuel
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Compressed hydrogen (CGH2)
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Storage
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2 Cylinders containing in total 1.5 kg hydrogen at 200 bar. One Cylinder for oxygen, one for nitrogen |
Range, consumption
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Max. 120 km
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Top speed, acceleration |
70 km/h, like standard vehicle |
Approval
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The vehicle was admitted to public traffic |
Operation
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The performance of the car for city driving was quite acceptable |
Goals
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Costs, prices
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Funding
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Source, link
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K. Schretzmann, FZ Karlsruhe, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Volume 17, 1992 |
Comments
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The vehicle drove more than 2000 km with an operating time for the fuel cells >220 h. It was planned to apply a liquid hydrogen tank to the vehicle. |
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