Hydrogen for Mobility: A Pathway to a Zero Carbon Transportation System

Abstract

Eliminating hydrocarbon transportation must be a fundamental goal for society if we are to negate Climate Change and its consequences. No source of CO2 emissions comes close to that of hydrocarbon fueled internal combustion engines and if we are to transition to a zero-carbon energy system, a viable alternative to hydrocarbon fuels must be found. Lithium-Ion powered vehicles or EV’s present society with a paradox, they emit zero emissions however the life cycle of Lithium-Ion batteries is a source of environmental concern through mining, deforestation of carbon sinks, the immense electrification requirements for battery production, recycling, and recharging. This communication proposes Hydrogen for Mobility as the future fuel for a pathway to a Zero Carbon Transportation System through utilizing both the existing internal combustion engine (ICE) and most existing transportation infrastructure, at the same time being cost effective, efficient and zero emitting. An overview of technologies will be discussed along with their Technology Readiness, benefits, and issues. This discussion expands on the concepts discussed in ‘Mobile Modular Hydrogen Power Generation – a Zero Carbon Energy System’. https://doi.org/10.5296/ijgs.v7i1.xxxx