4/2007 Status
and Prospects for Zero Emissions Vehicle Technology Report
of the ARB Independent Expert Panel 2007 Prepared for State of
California Air Resources Board
"Unlike other major technologies being pursued in support
of ZEVs, hydrogen storage technologies have advanced relatively
little in recent years. . . It is the conclusion of the Panel
that on-board hydrogen storage is a major challenge for hydrogen
fuel cell vehicles. At present, the only technology being demonstrated
by the OEMs, with the exception of BMW, is compressed hydrogen
gas storage which has problems providing sufficient vehicle range
without excessive volume, weight, and cost. . . it seems unlikely
that either compressed or liquid hydrogen storage systems can
meet weight or cost targets, especially for 2015. . ."
Advances
of Solid Hydrogen Storage Systems Texaco Ovonic Hydrogen Systems
presentation at the National Hydrogen Association's 14th Annual
U.S. Hydrogen Conference and Hydrogen Expo (3.5 MB PDF)
![Bulk [metal hydride] stationary system with 10 kg reversible hydrogen storage capacity, which is scalable to the requirements of the application. Delivery pressure of the hydrogen is up to 500 psig and the operating temperatures are between -20°C and 100°C. This is specifically designed for large standby and UPS systems. Click image for PDF product specification sheet.](../../images/90W/ovonicH2store.jpg)
4/2007 
"Unlike other major technologies being pursued in support
of ZEVs, hydrogen storage technologies have advanced relatively
little in recent years. . . It is the conclusion of the Panel
that on-board hydrogen storage is a major challenge for hydrogen
fuel cell vehicles. At present, the only technology being demonstrated
by the OEMs, with the exception of BMW, is compressed hydrogen
gas storage which has problems providing sufficient vehicle range
without excessive volume, weight, and cost. . . it seems unlikely
that either compressed or liquid hydrogen storage systems can
meet weight or cost targets, especially for 2015. . ." 
