The need for battery and fuel cell R+D
The need for battery and fuel cell R+D
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The only secondary battery commercially available today for traction and large scale stationary applications is the lead-acid battery. The basic function of this battery is poorly understood, and there is a possibility for improvement by investigations and development. There is a need for development of advanced secondary batteris in the short term for traction and in the long term for stationary applications. The main targets for traction and utility use are improved performance and reduced cost respectively. The only fuel cell commercially available today is the phosphoric acid cell system offered in 40 kW sizes for stationary combined heat and power installations by United Technologies Corporation, USA. There is a need for European R and D concerning liquid fuel based systems for heavy duty transport and stationary systems with improved lifetime and reduced cost. It is recommended that application studies of technico-economic nature and preliminary market analysis are carried out in parallel with the initial scientific work in order to ensure the best results of the total R and D effort. Both in battery and fuel cell R and D regarding new technologies one should favour areas with multiproduct and multiapplication potentials. The solid state science concept is seen to be an example of such an area.
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The need for battery and fuel cell R+D
Die Notwendigkeit von Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeiten fuer Batterien und Brennstoffzellen
1984
9 Seiten, 1 Tabelle, 16 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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