Review of FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership
Project Summary
| Full Title: |
Review of the Research Program of the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership |
| Project ID: |
203 |
| Principal Investigator: |
Craig Marks |
| Keywords: |
Advanced technology vehicles, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, hydrogen production |
Purpose
Evaluate DOE-sponsored research efforts directed at the goal of a hydrogen economy under the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership and offer comments and suggestions on the technical directions, strategies, funding, and management of the Partnership.
Performer
| Principal Investigator: |
Craig Marks |
| Organization: | National Research Council |
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| Address: | 500 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20001 |
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| Telephone: | 800-624-6242 |
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| Additional Performers: |
Transportation Research Board
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Period of Performance
Project Description
| Type of Project: |
Analysis |
| Category: |
Hydrogen Fuel Pathways, Vehicle Options |
| Objectives: |
Review the challenging high-level technical goals and timetables for government and industry R&D efforts in the various technical areas being addressed by the partnership; Review and evaluate progress and program directions since the inception of the partnership towards meeting the 2010 goals and examine the ongoing research activities and their relevance to meeting the goals of the partnership; Examine and comment on the overall balance and adequacy of the FreedomCAR research effort and the rate of progress in light of the technical objectives and schedules for each of the major technology areas; Examine and comment as necessary on the appropriate role for federal involvement in the various technical areas under development |
| Outputs: |
Recommendations on advanced combustion engines and emission controls; fuel cells and hydrogen storage; electrochemical energy storage for electric vehicles; electric systems and electronics; hydrogen fuel production and distribution; materials; safety; public concerns; importance of systems analysis; program balance and funding |
| Timeframe Studied: |
2010 - 2015 |
Products/Deliverables
Date Last Updated: 03/30/2008
