1. Challenge Bibendum Berlin 2011
Workshop 1-3
Roadmap for the development of fuel cells for Evs, and hydrogen as an energy carrier

2. Key Messages
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the context of future transportation
•OEMs pursue a portfolio of powertrains which will all be required. Batteries
and fuel cells are key complementary technologies to achieve long-term
CO2-targets in transportation.
•Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) use joint technologies and respective
R&D-activities are being leveraged within the industry.
•The technologies are not mutually exclusive but address different market
segments.

3. Key Messages
Achievements in Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies
•Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles provide zero emission mobility at comparable
range (up to 800 km) and fast refueling times (within 3 minutes).
•In terms of performance Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles fulfill customer needs
(power, range, refueling time, cold start, etc.) today. This is demonstrated in
various large scale demonstration programs worldwide.
•Costs still have to be reduced; companies have cost reduction roadmaps
for FCEVs in place to reach the same Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
compared to ICE by 2020. This also requires a competitive supply industry.
•Fuel cell powertrains today fit into regular vehicles.

4. Key Messages
The Role of Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier
•Hydrogen is available today. CO2-free production capacities of hydrogen
for mass market deployment (e.g. based on renewable energies) need to
be scaled-up. This has to be seen in the context of increasing the share of
renewable energies.
•Hydrogen will play an important role as energy storage to regulate
demand and supply in the energy system with enhanced use of
renewables.
•Hydrogen is needed for the decarbonization of the energy system
including transportation.

5. Key Messages
Market Introduction of Hydrogen as a fuel and Fuel Cell Vehicles
•OEMs are committed to commercialize Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles as part
of a future powertrain portfolio.
•Industry is working together to harmonize ramp-up of cars and hydrogen
infrastructure (stations).
•Appropriate policy and funding mechanisms are needed to accelerate the
development and to facilitate market introduction. Initiatives like H2-
Mobility in Germany are needed to create technical and commercial
transparency as a basis for commercialization.
•Deployment of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles and Hydrogen as a fuel depend
on strong global warming abatement strategies.
•Hydrogen infrastructure is doable and in the mid- to long-term
economically viable. A commercial public-private framework for
implementation needs to be developed which shares investments and
risks among the key stakeholders.
•Harmonized standards for hydrogen refueling already exist.