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We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
PO373: Decarbonization of the transport sector: A comparative analysis between Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (HFCVs) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
Mayara Rodrigues, Researcher, Creation Research Group/UFRN
Abstract
Given the need to decarbonize the transport sector, this research provides a comparative analysis of the two main electric vehicle technologies: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (HFCVs) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). The aim is to assess the strengths, weaknesses, and potential of each approach to energy transition in the transport sector. The analysis reveals that there is no single solution. BEVs, driven by record sales growth, exhibit higher energy efficiency. However, their expansion raises serious environmental and geopolitical concerns due to the dependence on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt. On the other hand, HFCVs offer an alternative with clear advantages in range and refueling speed, better aligning with heavy-duty and long-distance vehicle operations. Nevertheless, their large-scale adoption is limited by the high cost of hydrogen production and the scarce refueling infrastructure. The study concludes that the technologies are complementary and points to the future of vehicle propulsion: hybrid systems. The synergistic integration of fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors in HFCVs emerges as a promising technological route, capable of optimizing performance and energy efficiency, overcoming the limitations of each individual system.
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