The Neoplan bus with 40 seats has a de Nora PEM cell. The latter is supplied with hydrogen from a pressure vessel and has an output of 15 W for the electric motors and for charging a NiMH battery. Second, as the technology and innovations continue, we'll need safe and reliable on-board vehicle hydrogen storage systems. Finally, we'll need a distribution system that delivers hydrogen to locations convenient for the customer. Ultimately, this is a marathon, not a sprint.
Great progress is said to have been made concerning the cold start performance of fuel cell engines.
They will now start at -20 C and deliver energy from the start. McCormick sees this as an important step towards the suitability of the vehicles for the market. Shell A study of Shell Germany says that in 20 years there will be between 48 and 51 millionen cars on Germany's roads, but they will emit less dangerous exhausts and CO 2 than today's 42 millionen. This will be done by improved exhaust processing, reduction of consumption and drives which are today still seen as alternative. The main engine type in 2020 will still be the combustion engine with improved conventional fuels.