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Highly saturated nitrile elastomers (HSN) have become available. These mbbers are prepared by (nearly complete) hydrogenation of the nitrile mbber copolymer. The resulting product has better heat and oxidation resistance than conventional nitrile mbber but still retains some double bonds for vulcanization. Trade names for HSN are Zetpol (Nippon Zeon), Therbar (Bayer), and Tormac (Polysar). HSN has been used, and is being developed, for oil field chemical, automotive, power station, aerospace, military, and industrial appHcations (66). 

Typical dimensions for the /5-alumina electrolyte tube are 380 mm long, with an outer diameter of 28 mm, and a wall thickness of 1.5 mm. A typical battery for automotive power might contain 980 of such cells (20 modules each of 49 cells) and have an open-circuit voltage of lOOV. Capacity exceeds. 50 kWh. The cells operate at an optimum temperature of 300-350°C (to ensure that the sodium polysulfides remain molten and that the /5-alumina solid electrolyte has an adequate Na" " ion conductivity). This means that the cells must be thermally insulated to reduce wasteful loss of heat atjd to maintain the electrodes molten even when not in operation. Such a system is about one-fifth of the weight of an equivalent lead-acid traction battery and has a similar life ( 1000 cycles). 

Research on alternative catalysts for the ORR for use in PEM fuel cell cathodes is an exciting and growing field of research. Several classes of materials show potential for replacing precious metal cathodes, especially for automotive power applications and direct methanol systems. Increasing the understanding of active sites in alternative catalysts, the mechanisms for oxygen reduction, and optimization of full fuel cell preparation using alternative materials, will lead to further improvements in performance. 

Moore, R. M. (Bob). 2000. Direct Methanol Fuel Cells for Automotive Power Systems. Report No. 2000-01-0012. Warrendale, Pa. Society of Automotive Engineers. 

The imperative to lower greenhouse gas emissions and to achieve cleaner city and, indeed, global environments has stimulated the intensive research and development efforts directed to reducing reliance on the internal combustion engine for automotive power, and fossil fuel-powered electrical power generators. The effort is not only driven by the need to reduce the harmful effects of burning fossil fuels, but also by the knowledge that supply of these fuels is limited. 

Strong contenders for automotive power are the sodium/sulphur and sodium/ nickel chloride batteries, the latter known as the ZEBRA cell. ZEBRA was originally (c. 1979) an acronym devised for commercial security reasons but now it stands for the very apt Zero Emissions Batteries Research Activity . Several European car manufacturers including BMW and Mercedes have incorporated the ZEBRA cell into prototype cars, vans and buses. The performance of the battery far outstrips that of the lead/acid counterpart, as is evident from Fig. 

A number of factors motivate a change in the automotive power train (DeCicco, 2001). The dominant factors are those related to public concerns. Other factors relate to consumer amenities, particularly new vehicle features that are likely to grow in importance. 

It is because hydrogen fuel cells might one day meet all of the requirements for the automotive power train of the future that they have become such a focus of government and industry initiatives. 

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IV.E.4 Motor Blower Technologies for Fuel Cell Automotive Power Systems... 

Most interest in crack growth behavior has focused on tires, but Nichols and Pett [10] have reported agreement between cut growth measurements and the service performance of automotive power steering hose. 

Lithium-ion batteries incorporating lithium titanium oxide anodes have demonstrated high powers at relatively low temperatures, along with long lives, for apphcations as automotive power sources [6]. Many of the specific automotive uses of Ti, its related alloys, and materials have recently been summarized [7]. Titanium alloys have also shown promise for nuclear waste storage [8,9]. 

Utilities/automotive/ power plants Control of the concentration of the gases in the engine and gas boiler, to guarantee the highest possible efficiency of the combustion process. The same concept can also be applied to power plants, as the energy is generated by combustion 0, CO, HCs, NO, SO,. CO, H, HCs... 

Clark, T. and Arner, M. (2002) Motor blower technologies for fuel cell automotive power systems. Progress report hydrogen, fuel cells and infrastructure technologies, US Department of Energy. 

If AEMs are to be apphed to fuel cells for other applications (such as automotive power etc.), more temperature stable AEMs must be developed. Operation of aUcaline-membrane-based fuel cells at elevated temperature would reduce thermodynamic voltage losses due to pH differences across the AEM and would also improve the electrokinetics. Successful, stable over the long term, and being operational at elevated temperatures, all would allow application in fuel cells for the automotive mass market. 

Compared to other types of fuel cells, PEMFCs generate more power for a given volume or weight of fuel cell [57-62]. This high-power density characteristic makes them compact and lightweight. In addition, the operating temperature is less than 100 °C, which allows rapid start-up. These traits and the ability to rapidly change power output are some of the characteristics that make the PEMFC the top candidate for automotive power applications [57-62],... 

Sheldon S. Williamson (electric and hybrid electric vehicles, automotive power electronics and motor drives), Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, QC... 

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Furthermore, the advantages and the limits of the improved model are discussed. The model allows for precise modeling of automotive batteries, both in conventional applications and in vehicles with electrically assisted propulsion. It is therefore an important tool for the design of automotive power nets. 

Fuel cells will soon be a viable alternative to the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine, and, beyond 2010, they can be expected to be the primary automotive power source. Buses are fuel cell-powered, and cars are next. A motivation driving fuel cell development for automotives is tougher emission standards required in several eastern states and California. Another motivation is to enhance national security with energy independence. U. S. automobile manufacturers plan to have fuel cell-powered cars on the market by 2004. Thermoplastic elastomers coated with a platinum catalyst compose the fuel cell membrane electrode, referred to in Sec. 10.3.1.3. 

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