General Motors Fuel Cell Controls and Process Engineer Joe Truchan builds a fuel cell (Photo courtesy of GM)
Hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) could soon follow battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as the next big thing in the global transportation industry’s transition to a “green” future.
But the environmentally friendly technology must overcome several challenges, just like their BEV counterparts are doing. This includes boosting performance, significant cost reductions, and building a supporting infrastructure. There also are safety and quality concerns, both of which can be addressed through advanced leak-testing procedures.
Charging Ahead
After years of being relegated to a tiny niche of total vehicle sales—albeit with a huge potential—BEVs have finally arrived en masse. Led by China and Europe, combined global sales of BEVs and plug-in hybrid…