Viritech to study the feasibility of a fuel cell range extender in electric vehicles

Viritech to study the feasibility of a fuel cell range extender in electric vehicles

UK-based fuel cell technology developer Viritech has started a new study to determine the potential use of a hydrogen fuel cell range extender (REX) for on-and-off highway electric vehicles. The project, supported by a grant from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) and Niche Vehicle Network, aims to establish the feasibility of deploying portable FCs in niche vehicle mobility applications to …

Viritech to study the feasibility of a fuel cell range extender in EVs

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A range extender (also known as range extender) is an additional energy supplier in an electric car, usually in the form of a small combustion engine or generator. It kicks in as soon as the battery charge level is low and then recharges the vehicle battery. Unlike a classic hybrid vehicle, the combustion engine does not drive the wheels directly, but only generates electricity so that the journey can continue electrically. This concept aims to …