29th International Vienna Motor Symposium
Energy Storage and the Path to Sustainable Transportation
Authors
Dr. G. Schmidt, Vice President, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn
Year
2008
Print Info
Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 12, Nr. 672
Summary
As the energy demand and consumption upsurge globally, the environment and the society are facing serious challenges. Energy security, cost, and climate change (due largely in part of the increased usage of fossil fuels) have become major concerns. Since energy use for individual mobility contributes to these issues, the automotive industry along with others is addressing them to find a long-term sustainable solution. Essentially, sustainable transportation can be defined by the keywords such as energy efficient, clean, convenient, affordable, and socially acceptable reflecting its impact on environment, society, and economy. Starting with primary energy sources and their security, this paper discusses the potential future transportation fuels, their storage implication and overall well-to-wheel sustainability. It also examines the performance, benefits, issues and outlook of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) systems.
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