Integration of a hydrogen fuel cell into an electric vehicle for mainline cargo transportation

Abstract

The paper considers the issue of providing electric power to electric traction tractors. The importance of using electric vehicles from the point of view of the environmental situation is described. The use of electric motors for mainline cargo transportation is justified. In this regard, improving the performance of cargo transportation systems is always an urgent task. Increasing the indicators of efficiency, environmental riendliness, reliability and ergonomics within the framework of traditional power plants used today seems unpromising. In this regard, the application of fundamentally new technical solutions in road freight transport is more relevant. The article provides the rationale for choosing a tractor prototype. Such a car is the KAMAZ-54901. It describes how the layout of the placement of the main units and assemblies in the design of an electric vehicle will be changed. The main difference between the proposed design and classic electric vehicles is the possibility of using hydrogen elements to provide electric energy to the engines. The principle of operation of a hydrogen fuel cell is described.