Fuel Cells, Hybrids, and Conventional Internal Combustion Engines--A Comparative Assessment

Abstract

This study analyzes the technologies driving fuel cell vehicles, internal combustion engines and hybrid electric vehicles and makes a comparative assessment of the three technologies.

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope
  • Methodology
• Key Research Highlights
  • Key Research Highlights
  • Noteworthy Developments

2 FUEL CELLS--TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS

• Technology Overview
  • A Snapshot about Fuel Cells
  • Key Fuel Cell Technology Developers and Their Technologies
  • Top Challenges Facing Fuel Cell Technology for Automobiles
• Key Developments to Address Challenges
  • Fuel Cell Development at General Motors
  • Research into Optimum Performance of an FCV
  • Cost Efficient Membranes for Fuel Cells
  • Other Developments
• Impact Analysis
  • Regulations
  • Important Industry Trends

3 IC ENGINES--AN ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT SCENARIO AND POSSIBLE FUTURE TRENDS

• Technology Overview
  • A Snapshot about IC Engines
  • Key Company Developments
• Key Developments to Address Challenges
  • Jet Engine Designs for Surface Transportation
  • Alternate Combustor Design
  • Developments at Honda

4 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES--A TECHNOLOGICAL ASSESMENT

• Technology Overview
  • A Snapshot of Hybrid Electrics and Electric Vehicles
  • Key Battery Manufacturers and Key Car Companies
  • Top Challenges for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Key Developments to Address Challenges
  • Lead Acid Batteries with Higher Endurance
  • Prismatic Nickel Batteries for HEVs

5 PATENTS; CONTACT DETAILS

• Patents
  • Fuel Cell Patents
  • Patents in IC Engines
  • Patents in Lead Acid Batteries
• Database of Key Industry Participants and Glossary
  • Database of Key Industry Participants
  • Glossary

6 CRITICAL REFERENCE TABLES

• Decision Support Databases
  • Total Car Production--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Total Car Sales--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Total LCV Production--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Total Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Production--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Total PC and CVs in Use--World (2002 to 2012)