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Comparative life cycle analysis of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles: An Indian perspective

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    Abstract

    India aims to decarbonize the transportation sector with 30% penetration of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in four-wheeler segment by 2030. Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) using hydrogen could be alternate solution for achieving the target of GHG emission reduction. This work presents a comparative life cycle GHG emission analysis of FCEVs (for eight hydrogen production pathways) and BEVs (for 2023 and 2030 Indian electricity mix) using GREET model. The results revealed that FCEV powered with green hydrogen has the least emission of 105 gCO2/km. FCEV with blue hydrogen (CG + CS) has life cycle emissions of 141 gCO2/km, which is lesser than that of BEV for the present (185 gCO2/km) and also 2030 (141 gCO2/km) energy mix. Sensitivity analysis has revealed the impact of lifetime distance, fuel cell degradation, and battery replacement on lifecycle emissions. FCEVs can achieve sustainable transport with blue hydrogen for near future and green hydrogen for long run.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)729-739
    Number of pages11
    JournalInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy
    Volume103
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 17-02-2025

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
    2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
    • Fuel Technology
    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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