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March 30, 2016

New harmonized test protocols for PEM fuel cells in hydrogen vehicles
Munich, Germany (SPX) Mar 30, 2016
A lack of standards for testing polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells - the most attractive type of fuel cells for powering vehicles - has hampered objective comparative assessment of their performance and durability under operating conditions and hence of their technological progress. By proposing a test methodology including a set of representative operating conditions and getting European industry and research stakeholders to agree on it, the JRC has helped fill the gap. The resulting h ... read more

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