Fuel Cell Powertrain: Introduction
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Fuel cell powertrain is an electrically driven system, wherein energy
stored as hydrogen gets converted into electricity through a fuel cell. Fuel
cells are used in several applications including material handling, emergency
backup power, and transportation. Unlike internal combustion engine powertrain
system, fuel cell power train is highly efficient and ecofriendly, as it does
not emit harmful emissions. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the
adoption of fuel cell powertrain helps enhance energy security.
Key Drivers & Restraints of Fuel Cell Powertrain Market
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Fossil fuel consumption has been increasing significantly across the
world. Transportation sector is the major consumer of fossil fuel. Increase in
consumption of fossil fuel has led to an increase in the concentration level of
greenhouse gas emission and air pollutants in the environment. Most of these
issues are associated with the usage of conventional engines, ICEs
(internal-combustion engines), which primarily depend on hydrocarbon fuels. In
order to reduce GHG emissions, several low polluting vehicles and fuels have
been introduced to improve environmental conditions. Vehicle technologies
include battery powered electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell
vehicle, compression ignition (CI) or park-ignition (SI) engines, and advanced
internal combustion engine (ICE). Fuel cell vehicles that use hydrogen offer
lower emissions than other alternatives. This makes their adoption viable due
to their low emission technology. In turn, this is expected to drive the global fuel cell powertrain market during the forecast period.
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Increase in research & development activities to make hydrogen
powered vehicles safe, eco-friendly, and affordable is also anticipated to
propel the global fuel cell powertrain market in the near future
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
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Governments of various countries implemented nationwide lockdowns as
part of measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently,
sale and manufacturing facilities of new vehicles came to a halt across the
globe. This adversely affected the demand for fuel cell powertrain in the
market.
Light Commercial Vehicles Vehicle Type Segment to Hold Key Share of
Global Market
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The global fuel cell powertrain market can be segmented based on
component, vehicle type, power output, and region
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In terms of component, the global fuel cell powertrain market can be
divided into hydrogen storage system battery system, drive system, fuel cell
system, and others
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In terms of vehicle type, the global fuel cell powertrain market can be
segregated into passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses.
The light commercial vehicles segment is anticipated to expand significantly
during the forecast period.
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Based on power output, the global fuel cell powertrain market can be
classified into <150 KW, 150-250 KW, and >250 KW
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Recent Development
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In September 2019, Hyundai Motor Company signed an agreement with
Cummins Inc. to design electric and fuel cell powertrains. The new electric and
fuel cell powertrains will combine Cummins’ control systems, battery, and
electric motors with Hyundai's fuel-cell technologies. These two companies aim
to collaborate with OEM’s of North America for integration of these systems into
their vehicles.
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In September 2019, BMW introduced i Hydrogen NEXT at the Frankfurt Motor
Show. i Hydrogen NEXT generates about 125 kW (170 hp) of electrical energy from
the chemical reaction between oxygen and hydrogen from the ambient air. The
vehicle consists of two 700 bar tanks that can hold six kilograms of hydrogen
together.
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Asia Pacific to Hold Major Share of Global Fuel Cell Powertrain Market
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In terms of region, the global fuel cell powertrain market can be split
into Middle East & Africa, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and North
America
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The fuel cell powertrain market in Asia Pacific is expected to expand at
a significant pace during the forecast period. Rise in demand for environment
friendly and fuel efficient vehicles is anticipated to propel the fuel cell
powertrain market in the region. Growth of the market in Asia Pacific can also
be ascribed to the presence of several domestic and international fuel cell
power train manufacturers such as Denso Corporation, Shanghai Fuel Cell Vehicle
Power System Co., Ltd, and Doosan Corporation across the region.
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North America is likely to be a stable region of the global fuel cell
powertrain market during the forecast period. Introduction of strict norms and
regulations to minimize GHG emissions is a key factor propelling the demand for
fuel cell powertrain across the region.
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Europe is also projected to hold vital share of the global fuel cell
powertrain market in the near future due to an increase in efforts of
automakers to lower vehicle weight in order to optimize its efficiency
Prominent Players Operating in Global Market
Leading companies
operating in the global fuel cell powertrain market include:
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Ballard Power Systems
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Cummins Inc.
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Denso Corporation
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Robert Bosch GmbH
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FEV
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