RMIT varsity develops hydrogen cell powered truck
A hydrogen fuel cell powered freight truck has been developed by researchers of RMIT University in Australia which promises to make transportation clean, environment-friendly and quiet.
The small-scale truck model developed in the varsity is operated by remote control and simulates the performance of a long-haul diesel truck which is being used between Melbourne and Sydney.
The environment friendly freight truck is a replica of Scania Highline series of trucks has a hydrogen-powered electrical system which supplies power for truck air-conditioning and radio, along with a trailer refrigeration unit.
The hydrogen refilling units are powered through solar PV panels.
RMIT University Head of the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Professor Aleksandar Subic said carbon tax, emissions trading and rising diesel costs, new sustainable technologies offered industry a way of stabilizing costs.
"For residents worried about fumes and noise, the prospect of a silent, zero-emission truck is exciting," Subic said.
"This latest innovation stems from our comprehensive research into sustainable mobility involving hydrogen technologies. We are also researching production of hydrogen using photovoltaic arrays and electrolyzers, and solid state hydrogen storage."
The truck uses a wireless data system to monitor performance and collect the critical data such as hydrogen consumption rate and electrical power supply.
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