ABSTRACT
Hybridization of the fuel cell system with a peaking power source is an effective technology to overcome the disadvantages of the fuel-cell-alone-powered vehicles. The fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is totally different from the conventional internal combustion (IC) engine-powered vehicles and IC engine-based hybrid drive trains. Therefore, a totally new design methodology is necessary. In this chapter, a general systematic design methodology and a control strategy for the fuel cell hybrid electric drivetrains are discussed. Along with the discussion, a design example for a passenger car drivetrain is introduced.
