Nissan working on e-Bio fuel cell system
Nissan Motor Corporation has announced efforts in research and development of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)-powered system running on bio-ethanol electric power, a world first for automotive use.
The system features an e-Bio Fuel-Cell with an SOFC power generator. The SOFC is a fuel cell that utilises a reaction of multiple fuels including ethanol and natural gas with oxygen to form electricity with high efficiency.
The e-Bio Fuel Cell generates electricity through the SOFC (power generator) using bio-ethanol stored in the vehicle. It then utilises hydrogen transformed from fuel via a reformer and atmospheric oxygen, with the subsequent electrochemical reaction producing electricity to power the vehicle.
Unlike conventional systems, e-Bio Fuel-Cell features SOFC as its power source, affording greater power efficiency to give the vehicle cruising ranges similar to gasoline-powered cars (more than 600 km). In addition, the e-Bio Fuel-Cell car’s distinct electric-drive features — including silent drive, linear start-up and brisk acceleration — allow users to enjoy the joys and comfort of a pure electric vehicle (EV).
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