Energy & Environment
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) is an eco-friendly vehicle powered by a
fuel cell system that generates electricity from hydrogen.
Issue to Tackle
- Internal combustion engine (ICE) buses significantly contribute to carbon emissions, a major factor in global warming.
- ICE buses emit 30 times more carbon dioxide and 43 times more fine dust annually per passenger compared to hydrogen buses.
- Hydrogen buses face adoption barriers such as high initial costs and a lack of charging infrastructure.
Expected Benefits
- Replacing ICE buses with hydrogen buses will reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Hydrogen buses are highly efficient for long- term operation on fixed routes, with minimal energy loss and no emissions during refueling.
- A single hydrogen bus reduces approximately 1 tons of carbon emissions annually.
- * This equates to the absorption capacity of 2,700 trees over a year.
Key Services
- Refueling with compressed or liquid hydrogen as fuel.
- * Liquid hydrogen can be stored and transported safely by cooling it to -253°C to convert it into a liquid state.
- Equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell system to purify intake air and minimize emissions, ensuring clean air during operation.
- Reduces noise by 60% and vibration by 40% compared to diesel buses, offering a quieter and more comfortable ride.
Key Components
Configuration
Technology
Hydrogen tank
- Stores compressed hydrogen supplied at refueling stations and delivers it to the power generation system during operation.
Fuel cell
- Utilizes catalysts such as PEM (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane) to generate electricity through chemical reactions between hydrogen and oxygen.
Drive system
- Distributes the electricity generated and stored in the high- voltage battery to the inverter and motor.
Cooling System
- Optimizes the system's response by using cooling lines, pumps, and temperature sensors.
Domestic Hydrogen Bus Specifications
Use Case
- In June 2019, South Gyeongsang Province registered Korea's first hydrogen bus in Changwon City. By July 6, 1 hydrogen buses were registered nationwide.
- In 2024, Incheon City plans to lead the hydrogen bus adoption policy by operating 505 hydrogen buses with 13 hydrogen refueling stations.
- In 2024, Jeju Island began operating 11 green hydrogen buses across two routes, with plans to expand to 2 buses by 2030.
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