Technical Paper
Model-based Approach for Optimization of Propulsion System of a Heavy-Duty Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
2024-04-09
2024-01-2167
The tightening emissions regulations across the globe pose significant challenges to vehicle OEMs. As a result, OEMs are diversifying their powertrain solutions e.g., CNG/Propane based conventional powertrains, BEVs, H2 ICE, FCEV, etc. to meet these regulations. More recently, aggressive regulations such as CARB Advanced Clean Trucks rule and EPA greenhouse gas phase 3 are forcing manufacturers to increasingly adopt zero tailpipe emission solutions. While passenger vehicle applications are trending towards a single consensus (BEVs), the heavy-duty on-road applications are challenged with unique requirements of high payload capacity, longer range, low sales volumes, high durability, short refueling time and lower cost of ownership. These requirements are driving manufacturers to consider FCEV as an alternative powertrain solution to BEV for specific high-capacity payload and longer daily driving range applications.