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megharesearch · 10 months
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Latest CNG Tank/Cylinder for Car and Transportation market research report examines the potential growth opportunities and trends and forecasts for the period from 2023 to 2030.
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marketwatchpune · 1 year
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motozencng · 2 years
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EFFECTUAL CNG KITS FROM MOTOZEN
CNG or Compressed Natural Gas is becoming increasingly popular, especially in India, with the increase in the sustainable consumption of gas. Natural gas is more affordable and is also stronger and sturdier than a petrol tank. CNG vehicles require Compressed Natural Gas. These cars operate much like gasoline-powered vehicles as the engine functions the same way, and natural gas is stored in the vehicle, a fuel tank, or a cylinder.
CNG is the cheapest gas available in the market, and it increases the cost efficiency of your car. When choosing the right CNG, keep in mind the cost, sustainability, and find what is right for you. To meet the demands of its consumers, Motozen Fuel Systems Private Limited has come up with a solution to supply CNG Sequential Kits in India. Motozen is a Delhi-based company that provides CNG kits in Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Maharashtra, and other parts of the country, approved by the state transport. These kits are reliable and secured, as ICAT approved them. You can know more about the CNG Kit Price in Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujrat, and other places by contacting them with the contact details given on their website.
Motozen has an extremely strong R&D team that works closely with Italian Engineers to develop the best sequential kit perfect for your use. You can know more about the Sequential CNG Kit Price in Delhi, or elsewhere you may get in touch with them from the contact details provided on their website. VCA, London sanctioned Motozen manufacturing standards, with the ISO 15500-9.
Motozen is your best option for sequential CNG kits as they are affordable and will help you drive your car at low maintenance. This company provides top-quality ECUs matches internationally accepted standard and is associated with the top names in the automobile industry.
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sandlerresearch · 4 years
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CNG, RNG, and Hydrogen Tanks Market by Gas Type (CNG, RNG, Hydrogen), Material Type (Metal, Carbon, Glass), Tank Type (Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4), Application (Fuel, Transportation) and Region - Global Forecast to 2025 published on
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CNG, RNG, and Hydrogen Tanks Market by Gas Type (CNG, RNG, Hydrogen), Material Type (Metal, Carbon, Glass), Tank Type (Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4), Application (Fuel, Transportation) and Region - Global Forecast to 2025
“The CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market is projected to register a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period.”
The global CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market size is projected to grow from USD 1.8 billion in 2020 to USD 2.7 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% between 2020 and 2025. CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks are durable, cheaper, and most importantly eco-friendly. It is used in various applications in the fuel tank, and transportation tank. CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks can be majorly classified into tank types, depending on the material used during manufacturing. However, the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the automotive industry has affected the CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market adversely.
“RNG gas is the fastest-growing segment in the CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market in terms of both value and volume.”
RNG gas is projected to register the highest CAGR in terms of value between 2020 and 2025.RNG can be used as a transportation fuel in the form of compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG). RNG is qualified advanced biofuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard. RNG is widely used in the transportation and fuel applications. Europe has the presence of various upgraded operating biogas plants, 195 in Germany, 92 in UK, 70 in Sweden, 44 in France, and 34 in Netherlands.
“Metal is the largest material type of CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks in terms of value and volume.”
Various metals (steel, aluminum, and metal alloys) are used in manufacturing of CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks. Steel is used in Type 1, Type 2 & Type 3 cylinders. The metal used in CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks increases the weight of the CNG, RNG, and hydrogen cylinders but at the same time it provides adequate protection to the cylinders.For metal and metal-lined cylinders, the life cycle of these depends on the rate of fatigue crack growth
“Type 1 tank is the largest used tank type o fCNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks in terms of both value and volume.”
Type 1 CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks are entirely made from metal made either from steel or aluminum and are designed in the shape of cylinders. These cylinders are seamless steel cylinders are used for the storage of CNG, RNG, and hydrogen on vehicles. The production cost for Type 1 CNG, RNG, and hydrogen cylinders tank is comparatively lower which makes these cylinders affordable and cost-effective.
“Fuel tank is the largest application of CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks in terms of both value and volume.”
CNG, RNG, and hydrogen are widely used in fuel tank application. The fuel tank is an alternative fuel for the automobiles running on petrol and diesel. The various advantages of CNG, RNG, and hydrogen fuel tank being extremely durable, cheaper, emission of lesser CO2 has increased the demand for these fuel tanks in automotive industry. The natural gas fuel tank driven vehicles are cheaper compared to the diesel driven cars. The fuel tanks These tanks are widely used in Light-duty vehicles, Medium-duty vehicles, and Heavy-duty vehicles.
“APAC is the leading CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market in terms of both value and volume.”
APAC is the largest CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market in terms of both value and volume.  The growth of the CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market in APAC is driven by its increasing consumption in various applications, such as transportation tanks, and fuel tanks. This is because of the high industrial growth in countries, such as China, India, Pakistan, and Thailand. China has become the largest consumer of CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks in the automobile sector and is expected to strengthen its position further. The high focus of Indian and Chinese government on reducing air pollution by promoting the use of natural gas vehicles is driving the growth of the CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market in these countries. APAC governments are focusing on increasing the use of alternative fuels and reducing emissions in cities, which is expected to help in the growth CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market in the region. The key reason for this growth includes the demand for.
This study has been validated through primary interviews conducted with various industry experts globally. These primary sources have been divided into the following three categories:
By Company Type – Tier 1- 40%, Tier 2- 33%, and Tier 3- 27%
By Designation – C Level- 50%, Director Level- 20%, and Others- 30%
By Region- North America- 15%, Europe- 50%, Asia Pacific (APAC) – 20%, Latin America-5%, Middle East & Africa (MEA)-10%,
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of company profiles listed below:
Worthington Industries, Inc. (US),
Luxfer Group (UK),
Hexagon Composites ASA (Norway),
Quantum Fuel Systems LLC. (US),
Everest Kanto Cylinders Ltd. (India),
Praxair Technologies Inc. (US),
Avanco Group (Germany),
Xinyi Beijing Tianhai Industry Co. Ltd. (China),
Lianyungang Zhongfu Lianzhong Composites Group Co. Ltd. (China),
Faber Industrie SpA (Italy),
Research Coverage
This report covers the global CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market and forecasts the market size until 2025. It includes the following market segmentation–gas type(CNG, RNG, hydrogen),material(metal, carbon fiber, glass fiber), tank type (type 1, type 2, type 3, type 4),application (fuel tank, transportation tank)and Region (Europe, North America, APAC, Latin America, and MEA). Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, along with the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges,have been discussed in the report. It also provides company profiles and competitive strategies adopted by the major players in the global CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market.
Key benefits of buying the report:
The report is expected to help market leaders/new entrants in this market in the following ways:
This report segments the global CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market comprehensively. It provides the closest approximations of the revenues for the overall market and the sub-segments across different verticals and regions.
The report helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to better their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the competitor ecosystem, new product development, agreement,contract, expansion and acquisition.
Reasons to buy the report:
The report will help leaders/new entrants in this market by providing them with the closest approximations of the revenues for the overall CNG, RNG, and hydrogen tanks market and the sub-segments. This report will help stakeholders to understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights and position their businesses and market strategies in a better way.
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jonathanbelloblog · 7 years
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A Ride Around the Track in Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Semi Truck
Moving 80,000 pounds is no easy task. It is normally reserved for semi trucks equipped with large diesel engines producing thousands of pound-feet of torque. Yet, the automaker known for the Prius is taking on the job with a unique fuel solution–hydrogen. We traveled to the hot, dry desert surrounding Toyota’s proving grounds to see how this water-based fuel system works in a Class 8 semi.
Toyota’s “Project Portal” is a zero-emission Hydrogen fuel cell truck capable of hauling the massive 80,000-lb load up to 200 miles. It is a “proof of concept” vehicle that was built in just 8 months–a ridiculously fast timeframe for the conservative company.
How Does it Work?
With its hood open, it is easy to see why development was so quick. Toyota quite literally took two of the powertrains for its Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car and swapped them into a Kenworth T680.
Engineers started by removing both the massive diesel engine and the 18-speed transmission. Then, a rather small electric drivetrain, barely filling the engine bay, was put in place along with a drive-by-wire transmission and two axle-mounted motors that generate 1,325 lb-ft of torque and the electrical equivalent of 675 hp. This is nearly the same power output of the 10.8-liter diesel normally used in the Kenworth.
Inside the sleeper cab, Toyota mounted two hydrogen fuel cell tanks side by side.
“These are semi-custom tanks bought from a supplier,” says Georgio Zoia, Toyota Senior Project Manager. “It is a translation of the tanks for CNG. Each is almost double the size of a Mirai tank.”
On the driver’s side sits an inlet that resembles a natural gas connection through which the tanks are refilled. Zoia says refueling takes about 30 minutes, similar to the time needed to refill a 250-gallon tank on a diesel truck, and can be improved with “chiller” to keep the Hydrogen cooler. As Boyle’s law tells us, the cooler the tank, the faster it can be filled.
Also, the range of the truck is only limited by the size of the tanks. Right now, Toyota is demonstrating the vehicle with just the two tanks, but could add more to increase the range—say, for long-haul trucking applications.
Behind the wheel, Toyota engineers installed the multi-function display from the Mirai where the radio would normally go. They also replaced the long-handle shifter for the 18-speed gearbox with the Mirai’s shift knob, which looks comically small inside the large cabin.
On the Road
Starting the truck is as simple as pushing a button. The first sounds come from the on-board air compressor, which provides both much needed air conditioning relief from the 112-degree temps as well as power for the air brakes. Once the compressor kicks off, the truck is whisper quiet. Putting the truck into reverse and releasing the brake causes it to it simply roll backward like a giant electric golf cart.
Once on the road, the truck quickly gets up to speed without the herky-jerky motion associated with many big rigs. Power is smooth and delivery feels effortless—it was quite an incredible experience.
Pulling up to a stop sign, the only sounds are of the air brakes and the creaking from the Kenworth chassis. Normally, the loud diesel engine hides these creaking sounds, but without its noise and vibration, it is quite clear just how much noise the truck makes on its own.
Before our time on the track comes to an end, we head over to a quarter-mile section to test its acceleration capability. While the 0-60 mph metric is largely ignored by the trucking industry, it is an interesting experience in the 18,000-pound-plus truck.
Putting the accelerator to the floor, we are physically flung back into our seats and remain so throughout the duration of the quarter mile. No jerking. No shifting. No engine delay. Instead, it is like a golf cart on steroids with immediate power on demand and smooth operation. Incredibly, the rig returns a 7.0 second 0-60 mph time.
Adaptability is the Big Deal
One of the exciting things about Toyota’s Project Portal is its adaptability.
“The way the system is designed, it runs off hydrogen fuel cells and the battery is a boost,” Rovick says. “Other ways you would see companies do it is with larger batteries and they would run it off the battery side of the powertrain, then the hydrogen is refilling the battery.”
Our system is to keep the battery as small as possible and really show the scalability of the fuel cell itself. The fuel cell is providing all of that power.”
The use of a smaller battery and versatile fuel cells that can be built in any size and shape deemed necessary, this powertrain is easily adaptable for a variety of different vehicle applications.
Is Fuel Economy Improved?
While reducing emissions is good, improved fuel economy is the real economic benefit and could be the driving force to widespread adoption. Currently, there is no data available from Toyota as it is still testing the truck;,however, if you compare the Mirai with a comparable-sized vehicle like a Camry, you can derive some conclusions.
The Mirai has a combined fuel economy rating equivalent to 66 miles per gallon. The 2018 Toyota Camry with the four-cylinder engine? Thirty-four miles per gallon combined, just slightly over half of the Mirai’s. While the duty cycle for a semi-truck is completely different from that of a passenger car, it’s not unreasonable to expect the fuel-cell semi to see better fuel economy than a diesel truck thanks to the system’s lighter weight and increased efficiency.
An additional financial benefit for fleet owners is reduced maintenance costs. Like other electric vehicles, this truck does not have any of the typical powertrain consumable needs like fluids, and there are fewer mechanical parts to break.
Why do Fuel Cells Make Sense?
Hydrogen fuel cells are nothing new; the first modern fuel cell was used in a modified Allis-Chalmers farm tractor around 1959. Yet, besides one-off demonstration vehicles and small test fleets, they only started reaching the mass market following the launch of the aforementioned Mirai, as well as the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, both of which are offered in limited quantities. Zoia says this is likely to change.
“Fuel cells used to be really expensive due to the platinum metal for hydrogen to go through the membrane,” Zoia said. “Now, those materials are being changed and the quantity of expensive materials is going lower. There is even thinking that we may not even need platinum.”
Also, infrastructure is being built up, especially in California, and the continual development of new vehicles with this fuel type should spur growth.
Is Hydrogen Really Better for the Environment?
One of the issues you will always run into with alternative fuel vehicles is whether their production is more environmentally damaging than what is saved emissions. This is a problem with hydrogen since its production can generate considerable CO2 emissions.
“If you make hydrogen from a coal plant it produces a lot of CO2,” Zoia says. “However if you produce Hydrogen from electrolysis through wind power, it is has zero CO2. The main production of Hydrogen is from natural gas that they use to make gasoline. Natural gas is a pretty clean way of making Hydrogen.”
Zoia also says you can make Hydrogen from a variety of power sources like solar, land fill emissions, wind, natural gas, and coal. As the need for Hydrogen expands, so too could the way it is produced, meaning we could eventually have many clean sources of the fuel.
Finally, since the production of Hydrogen is where the CO2 is emitted from, pollution would be localized. Unlike gasoline and diesel vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles only emit water, which simply evaporates in the atmosphere. However, hydrogen is not without its own hazards—the gas is highly flammable, especially when pressurized (think Hindenburg disaster), and large-scale adoption could negatively impact the ozone layer, depending on how much is released into the atmosphere as part of the production, transportation, and storage process, either due to leaks or accidents.
Toyota has been at the forefront of hydrogen fuel cell development in automotive, and with good reason. Hydrogen provides the power-on-demand benefits of an electric car, exceptional range, and the refueling capability of a gasoline model. Also, it is adaptable for a variety of applications. If Toyota can make “Project Portal” successful, the potential for hydrogen fuel cell powertrains will open up greatly
 The post A Ride Around the Track in Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Semi Truck appeared first on Automobile Magazine.
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megharesearch · 1 year
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The Global CNG Tank/Cylinder for Car and Transportation market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2023 To 2030. In 2022, the market is growing at a steady rate and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.
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eddiejpoplar · 7 years
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A Ride Around the Track in Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Semi Truck
Moving 80,000 pounds is no easy task. It is normally reserved for semi trucks equipped with large diesel engines producing thousands of pound-feet of torque. Yet, the automaker known for the Prius is taking on the job with a unique fuel solution–hydrogen. We traveled to the hot, dry desert surrounding Toyota’s proving grounds to see how this water-based fuel system works in a Class 8 semi.
Toyota’s “Project Portal” is a zero-emission Hydrogen fuel cell truck capable of hauling the massive 80,000-lb load up to 200 miles. It is a “proof of concept” vehicle that was built in just 8 months–a ridiculously fast timeframe for the conservative company.
How Does it Work?
With its hood open, it is easy to see why development was so quick. Toyota quite literally took two of the powertrains for its Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car and swapped them into a Kenworth T680.
Engineers started by removing both the massive diesel engine and the 18-speed transmission. Then, a rather small electric drivetrain, barely filling the engine bay, was put in place along with a drive-by-wire transmission and two axle-mounted motors that generate 1,325 lb-ft of torque and the electrical equivalent of 675 hp. This is nearly the same power output of the 10.8-liter diesel normally used in the Kenworth.
Inside the sleeper cab, Toyota mounted two hydrogen fuel cell tanks side by side.
“These are semi-custom tanks bought from a supplier,” says Georgio Zoia, Toyota Senior Project Manager. “It is a translation of the tanks for CNG. Each is almost double the size of a Mirai tank.”
On the driver’s side sits an inlet that resembles a natural gas connection through which the tanks are refilled. Zoia says refueling takes about 30 minutes, similar to the time needed to refill a 250-gallon tank on a diesel truck, and can be improved with “chiller” to keep the Hydrogen cooler. As Boyle’s law tells us, the cooler the tank, the faster it can be filled.
Also, the range of the truck is only limited by the size of the tanks. Right now, Toyota is demonstrating the vehicle with just the two tanks, but could add more to increase the range—say, for long-haul trucking applications.
Behind the wheel, Toyota engineers installed the multi-function display from the Mirai where the radio would normally go. They also replaced the long-handle shifter for the 18-speed gearbox with the Mirai’s shift knob, which looks comically small inside the large cabin.
On the Road
Starting the truck is as simple as pushing a button. The first sounds come from the on-board air compressor, which provides both much needed air conditioning relief from the 112-degree temps as well as power for the air brakes. Once the compressor kicks off, the truck is whisper quiet. Putting the truck into reverse and releasing the brake causes it to it simply roll backward like a giant electric golf cart.
Once on the road, the truck quickly gets up to speed without the herky-jerky motion associated with many big rigs. Power is smooth and delivery feels effortless—it was quite an incredible experience.
Pulling up to a stop sign, the only sounds are of the air brakes and the creaking from the Kenworth chassis. Normally, the loud diesel engine hides these creaking sounds, but without its noise and vibration, it is quite clear just how much noise the truck makes on its own.
Before our time on the track comes to an end, we head over to a quarter-mile section to test its acceleration capability. While the 0-60 mph metric is largely ignored by the trucking industry, it is an interesting experience in the 18,000-pound-plus truck.
Putting the accelerator to the floor, we are physically flung back into our seats and remain so throughout the duration of the quarter mile. No jerking. No shifting. No engine delay. Instead, it is like a golf cart on steroids with immediate power on demand and smooth operation. Incredibly, the rig returns a 7.0 second 0-60 mph time.
Adaptability is the Big Deal
One of the exciting things about Toyota’s Project Portal is its adaptability.
“The way the system is designed, it runs off hydrogen fuel cells and the battery is a boost,” Rovick says. “Other ways you would see companies do it is with larger batteries and they would run it off the battery side of the powertrain, then the hydrogen is refilling the battery.”
Our system is to keep the battery as small as possible and really show the scalability of the fuel cell itself. The fuel cell is providing all of that power.”
The use of a smaller battery and versatile fuel cells that can be built in any size and shape deemed necessary, this powertrain is easily adaptable for a variety of different vehicle applications.
Is Fuel Economy Improved?
While reducing emissions is good, improved fuel economy is the real economic benefit and could be the driving force to widespread adoption. Currently, there is no data available from Toyota as it is still testing the truck;,however, if you compare the Mirai with a comparable-sized vehicle like a Camry, you can derive some conclusions.
The Mirai has a combined fuel economy rating equivalent to 66 miles per gallon. The 2018 Toyota Camry with the four-cylinder engine? Thirty-four miles per gallon combined, just slightly over half of the Mirai’s. While the duty cycle for a semi-truck is completely different from that of a passenger car, it’s not unreasonable to expect the fuel-cell semi to see better fuel economy than a diesel truck thanks to the system’s lighter weight and increased efficiency.
An additional financial benefit for fleet owners is reduced maintenance costs. Like other electric vehicles, this truck does not have any of the typical powertrain consumable needs like fluids, and there are fewer mechanical parts to break.
Why do Fuel Cells Make Sense?
Hydrogen fuel cells are nothing new; the first modern fuel cell was used in a modified Allis-Chalmers farm tractor around 1959. Yet, besides one-off demonstration vehicles and small test fleets, they only started reaching the mass market following the launch of the aforementioned Mirai, as well as the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, both of which are offered in limited quantities. Zoia says this is likely to change.
“Fuel cells used to be really expensive due to the platinum metal for hydrogen to go through the membrane,” Zoia said. “Now, those materials are being changed and the quantity of expensive materials is going lower. There is even thinking that we may not even need platinum.”
Also, infrastructure is being built up, especially in California, and the continual development of new vehicles with this fuel type should spur growth.
Is Hydrogen Really Better for the Environment?
One of the issues you will always run into with alternative fuel vehicles is whether their production is more environmentally damaging than what is saved emissions. This is a problem with hydrogen since its production can generate considerable CO2 emissions.
“If you make hydrogen from a coal plant it produces a lot of CO2,” Zoia says. “However if you produce Hydrogen from electrolysis through wind power, it is has zero CO2. The main production of Hydrogen is from natural gas that they use to make gasoline. Natural gas is a pretty clean way of making Hydrogen.”
Zoia also says you can make Hydrogen from a variety of power sources like solar, land fill emissions, wind, natural gas, and coal. As the need for Hydrogen expands, so too could the way it is produced, meaning we could eventually have many clean sources of the fuel.
Finally, since the production of Hydrogen is where the CO2 is emitted from, pollution would be localized. Unlike gasoline and diesel vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles only emit water, which simply evaporates in the atmosphere. However, hydrogen is not without its own hazards—the gas is highly flammable, especially when pressurized (think Hindenburg disaster), and large-scale adoption could negatively impact the ozone layer, depending on how much is released into the atmosphere as part of the production, transportation, and storage process, either due to leaks or accidents.
Toyota has been at the forefront of hydrogen fuel cell development in automotive, and with good reason. Hydrogen provides the power-on-demand benefits of an electric car, exceptional range, and the refueling capability of a gasoline model. Also, it is adaptable for a variety of applications. If Toyota can make “Project Portal” successful, the potential for hydrogen fuel cell powertrains will open up greatly
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A Ride Around the Track in Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Semi Truck
Moving 80,000 pounds is no easy task. It is normally reserved for semi trucks equipped with large diesel engines producing thousands of pound-feet of torque. Yet, the automaker known for the Prius is taking on the job with a unique fuel solution–hydrogen. We traveled to the hot, dry desert surrounding Toyota’s proving grounds to see how this water-based fuel system works in a Class 8 semi.
Toyota’s “Project Portal” is a zero-emission Hydrogen fuel cell truck capable of hauling the massive 80,000-lb load up to 200 miles. It is a “proof of concept” vehicle that was built in just 8 months–a ridiculously fast timeframe for the conservative company.
How Does it Work?
With its hood open, it is easy to see why development was so quick. Toyota quite literally took two of the powertrains for its Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car and swapped them into a Kenworth T680.
Engineers started by removing both the massive diesel engine and the 18-speed transmission. Then, a rather small electric drivetrain, barely filling the engine bay, was put in place along with a drive-by-wire transmission and two axle-mounted motors that generate 1,325 lb-ft of torque and the electrical equivalent of 675 hp. This is nearly the same power output of the 10.8-liter diesel normally used in the Kenworth.
Inside the sleeper cab, Toyota mounted two hydrogen fuel cell tanks side by side.
“These are semi-custom tanks bought from a supplier,” says Georgio Zoia, Toyota Senior Project Manager. “It is a translation of the tanks for CNG. Each is almost double the size of a Mirai tank.”
On the driver’s side sits an inlet that resembles a natural gas connection through which the tanks are refilled. Zoia says refueling takes about 30 minutes, similar to the time needed to refill a 250-gallon tank on a diesel truck, and can be improved with “chiller” to keep the Hydrogen cooler. As Boyle’s law tells us, the cooler the tank, the faster it can be filled.
Also, the range of the truck is only limited by the size of the tanks. Right now, Toyota is demonstrating the vehicle with just the two tanks, but could add more to increase the range—say, for long-haul trucking applications.
Behind the wheel, Toyota engineers installed the multi-function display from the Mirai where the radio would normally go. They also replaced the long-handle shifter for the 18-speed gearbox with the Mirai’s shift knob, which looks comically small inside the large cabin.
On the Road
Starting the truck is as simple as pushing a button. The first sounds come from the on-board air compressor, which provides both much needed air conditioning relief from the 112-degree temps as well as power for the air brakes. Once the compressor kicks off, the truck is whisper quiet. Putting the truck into reverse and releasing the brake causes it to it simply roll backward like a giant electric golf cart.
Once on the road, the truck quickly gets up to speed without the herky-jerky motion associated with many big rigs. Power is smooth and delivery feels effortless—it was quite an incredible experience.
Pulling up to a stop sign, the only sounds are of the air brakes and the creaking from the Kenworth chassis. Normally, the loud diesel engine hides these creaking sounds, but without its noise and vibration, it is quite clear just how much noise the truck makes on its own.
Before our time on the track comes to an end, we head over to a quarter-mile section to test its acceleration capability. While the 0-60 mph metric is largely ignored by the trucking industry, it is an interesting experience in the 18,000-pound-plus truck.
Putting the accelerator to the floor, we are physically flung back into our seats and remain so throughout the duration of the quarter mile. No jerking. No shifting. No engine delay. Instead, it is like a golf cart on steroids with immediate power on demand and smooth operation. Incredibly, the rig returns a 7.0 second 0-60 mph time.
Adaptability is the Big Deal
One of the exciting things about Toyota’s Project Portal is its adaptability.
“The way the system is designed, it runs off hydrogen fuel cells and the battery is a boost,” Rovick says. “Other ways you would see companies do it is with larger batteries and they would run it off the battery side of the powertrain, then the hydrogen is refilling the battery.”
Our system is to keep the battery as small as possible and really show the scalability of the fuel cell itself. The fuel cell is providing all of that power.”
The use of a smaller battery and versatile fuel cells that can be built in any size and shape deemed necessary, this powertrain is easily adaptable for a variety of different vehicle applications.
Is Fuel Economy Improved?
While reducing emissions is good, improved fuel economy is the real economic benefit and could be the driving force to widespread adoption. Currently, there is no data available from Toyota as it is still testing the truck;,however, if you compare the Mirai with a comparable-sized vehicle like a Camry, you can derive some conclusions.
The Mirai has a combined fuel economy rating equivalent to 66 miles per gallon. The 2018 Toyota Camry with the four-cylinder engine? Thirty-four miles per gallon combined, just slightly over half of the Mirai’s. While the duty cycle for a semi-truck is completely different from that of a passenger car, it’s not unreasonable to expect the fuel-cell semi to see better fuel economy than a diesel truck thanks to the system’s lighter weight and increased efficiency.
An additional financial benefit for fleet owners is reduced maintenance costs. Like other electric vehicles, this truck does not have any of the typical powertrain consumable needs like fluids, and there are fewer mechanical parts to break.
Why do Fuel Cells Make Sense?
Hydrogen fuel cells are nothing new; the first modern fuel cell was used in a modified Allis-Chalmers farm tractor around 1959. Yet, besides one-off demonstration vehicles and small test fleets, they only started reaching the mass market following the launch of the aforementioned Mirai, as well as the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, both of which are offered in limited quantities. Zoia says this is likely to change.
“Fuel cells used to be really expensive due to the platinum metal for hydrogen to go through the membrane,” Zoia said. “Now, those materials are being changed and the quantity of expensive materials is going lower. There is even thinking that we may not even need platinum.”
Also, infrastructure is being built up, especially in California, and the continual development of new vehicles with this fuel type should spur growth.
Is Hydrogen Really Better for the Environment?
One of the issues you will always run into with alternative fuel vehicles is whether their production is more environmentally damaging than what is saved emissions. This is a problem with hydrogen since its production can generate considerable CO2 emissions.
“If you make hydrogen from a coal plant it produces a lot of CO2,” Zoia says. “However if you produce Hydrogen from electrolysis through wind power, it is has zero CO2. The main production of Hydrogen is from natural gas that they use to make gasoline. Natural gas is a pretty clean way of making Hydrogen.”
Zoia also says you can make Hydrogen from a variety of power sources like solar, land fill emissions, wind, natural gas, and coal. As the need for Hydrogen expands, so too could the way it is produced, meaning we could eventually have many clean sources of the fuel.
Finally, since the production of Hydrogen is where the CO2 is emitted from, pollution would be localized. Unlike gasoline and diesel vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles only emit water, which simply evaporates in the atmosphere. However, hydrogen is not without its own hazards—the gas is highly flammable, especially when pressurized (think Hindenburg disaster), and large-scale adoption could negatively impact the ozone layer, depending on how much is released into the atmosphere as part of the production, transportation, and storage process, either due to leaks or accidents.
Toyota has been at the forefront of hydrogen fuel cell development in automotive, and with good reason. Hydrogen provides the power-on-demand benefits of an electric car, exceptional range, and the refueling capability of a gasoline model. Also, it is adaptable for a variety of applications. If Toyota can make “Project Portal” successful, the potential for hydrogen fuel cell powertrains will open up greatly
 The post A Ride Around the Track in Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Semi Truck appeared first on Automobile Magazine.
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