Advances in Hydrogen-Powered Trains: A Brief Report
The majority of rail vehicles worldwide use diesel as a primary fuel source. Diesel engine carbon emissions harm the environment and human health. Although railway electrification can reduce emissions, it is not always the most economical option, especially on routes with low vehicle demand. As a re...
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| author | Andile Nqodi Thapelo C. Mosetlhe Adedayo A. Yusuff |
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| description | The majority of rail vehicles worldwide use diesel as a primary fuel source. Diesel engine carbon emissions harm the environment and human health. Although railway electrification can reduce emissions, it is not always the most economical option, especially on routes with low vehicle demand. As a result, interest in hydrogen-powered trains as a way to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has steadily grown in recent years. In this paper, we discuss advancements made in hydrogen-powered freight and commuter trains, as well as the technology used in some aspects of hydrogen-powered vehicles. It was observed that hydrogen-powered trains are already in use in Europe and Asia, unlike most developing countries in Africa. Commuter trains have received most of the research and development (R&D) attention, but interest in hydrogen-powered freight trains has recently picked up momentum. Despite the availability and use of gray and blue hydrogen, green hydrogen is still the preferred fuel for decarbonizing the rail transport sector. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2cef1cf79bcc4a90810276a859049bc82023-11-19T10:29:03ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732023-09-011618671510.3390/en16186715Advances in Hydrogen-Powered Trains: A Brief ReportAndile Nqodi0Thapelo C. Mosetlhe1Adedayo A. Yusuff2Department of Electrical Engineering, University of South Africa, Johannesburg 1709, South AfricaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, University of South Africa, Johannesburg 1709, South AfricaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, University of South Africa, Johannesburg 1709, South AfricaThe majority of rail vehicles worldwide use diesel as a primary fuel source. Diesel engine carbon emissions harm the environment and human health. Although railway electrification can reduce emissions, it is not always the most economical option, especially on routes with low vehicle demand. As a result, interest in hydrogen-powered trains as a way to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has steadily grown in recent years. In this paper, we discuss advancements made in hydrogen-powered freight and commuter trains, as well as the technology used in some aspects of hydrogen-powered vehicles. It was observed that hydrogen-powered trains are already in use in Europe and Asia, unlike most developing countries in Africa. Commuter trains have received most of the research and development (R&D) attention, but interest in hydrogen-powered freight trains has recently picked up momentum. Despite the availability and use of gray and blue hydrogen, green hydrogen is still the preferred fuel for decarbonizing the rail transport sector.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/18/6715hydrogen (<i>H</i><sub>2</sub>)fuel cell (FC)energy storage system (ESS)carbon dioxide (<i>CO</i><sub>2</sub>)oxygen (<i>O</i><sub>2</sub>)greenhouse gases (GHG) |
| spellingShingle | Andile Nqodi Thapelo C. Mosetlhe Adedayo A. Yusuff Advances in Hydrogen-Powered Trains: A Brief Report Energies hydrogen (<i>H</i><sub>2</sub>) fuel cell (FC) energy storage system (ESS) carbon dioxide (<i>CO</i><sub>2</sub>) oxygen (<i>O</i><sub>2</sub>) greenhouse gases (GHG) |
| title | Advances in Hydrogen-Powered Trains: A Brief Report |
| title_full | Advances in Hydrogen-Powered Trains: A Brief Report |
| title_fullStr | Advances in Hydrogen-Powered Trains: A Brief Report |
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| title_short | Advances in Hydrogen-Powered Trains: A Brief Report |
| title_sort | advances in hydrogen powered trains a brief report |
| topic | hydrogen (<i>H</i><sub>2</sub>) fuel cell (FC) energy storage system (ESS) carbon dioxide (<i>CO</i><sub>2</sub>) oxygen (<i>O</i><sub>2</sub>) greenhouse gases (GHG) |
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