Fuel Cell Vehicles Technology, Market, and Policy Issues

In response to rising consumer demand for fuel-efficient, low- emissions vehicles, major automakers are investing billions in the development of the fuel cell -- a promising technology with the potential to revolutionize the automotive and energy industries. While large-scale research and development of fuel cell technology has been taking place for years, researchers have yet to overcome the technical hurdles necessary to introduce the fuel cell to a mass market. m 520 8 This comprehensive book, from the Research Report Series published by the Society of Automotive Engineers, details the current issues involving the use of fuel cells in motor vehicles, as well as the many challenges that lie ahead for fuel cell technology.