NREL requires hydrogen fuel crossover was to enhance the scope of their study of the ins and outs of the hydrogen transport. Expected to gain more information to determine whether or not this technology as a viable alternative to petrol or diesel substitute.
"We do research all over the complete system, from sustainable hydrogen production to fill hydrogen equipment to the car. Also impact on driving patterns and vehicle performance, "said Laboratory Program Manager for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies Keith Wipke. "We will also observe the durability and reliability, which is crucial for commercial success."
Besides using the Toyota Highlander as a laboratory, NREL will also exhibit this car on a variety of activities for the public dissemination of hydrogen cars.
The technology-fueled fuel cell hydrogen is considered as the peak technology to produce environmentally friendly cars. Fuel is reacted with oxygen in the fuel cell stack produces electrical energy and water. Electrical energy is used to drive the car and exit the water in emissions. No harmful gases such as CO2 or NOx emitted as in a conventional car.
With those advantages, Toyota seriously developing this technology. Since the last decade, Toyota tested a fuel cell vehicle. In 2015 Toyota will launch mass production of fuel cell cars.
Recently, Toyota and BMW are also working together to accelerate the development of this technology.
