Fuel Cell / Electric Vehicl

Seeking a power source for the 21st century

Fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (BEVs) are clean, highly efficient and that various types of fuels can be used. They are expected to be the vehicle power source of choice in the 21st century for improving atmospheric environment, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and diversifying energy sources.

JARI is consistently engaged in projects such as investigating technical trends of FCVs, HEVs and BEVs; research on their technological development; standarization; and diffusing and promoting them. Performance research is conducted on fuel efficiency examination methods for hydrogen FCVs, hydrogen fuel-quality specifications, and stack-performance examination methods, as well as suggesting standard cells for material evaluation. Safety evaluation tests against fire and shock have been performed on fuel cells themselves, hydrogen high-pressure cylinders and on vehicles that carry them. The test research and evaluation results are reflected in the standarization activities with ISO / TC22 / SC21 (BEV), for which JARI is an inquiry commission in Japan, and with IEC / TC105 / WG6, WG8.

JARI is also engaged in driving tests on public roads and their publicity work as part of its promotion and education activities.