Development of hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle in South East Asia

Abstract

Motorcycles are the most popular vehicles for motorised individual transport in Asia. Millions of motorcycles cause the majority of traffic-based air pollution [1]. A prototype of a clean, silent and fuel efficient hydrogen fuel cell powered Motorcycle demonstrates an alternative [2]. With the prototype of Pios Fuel Cell Motorcycle a proof of concept is done. "Pios" Fuel Cell Motorcycle is the latest prototype of a series of hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles. The power train of the fuel cell motorcycle consists of fuel cell system, in hybrid with lithium polymer-ion battery and ultra capacitor module. A direct-coupled permanent magnet AC motor and an overrunning clutch coupled brushless DC motor are implemented as traction motors. To analysis different drive train configurations extensive dynamometer lab test were done. A comparison of direct fuel cell drive train with various hybridisation drive trains with ultra capacitor and lithium battery were systematically tested and analysed.