Device for hydrogen production in hydrogen-powered vehicles

Abstract

Device which allows for the production of hydrogen for vehicles equipped with hydrogen propulsion, characterized by: a) a device integrated into the vehicle with necessary components for the production of hydrogen, which can be connected to a power source or known electric vehicle charging points and can be connected to a water supply b) a hydrogen storage device coupled to the above device,

Description

State of the art

[0001] Currently, hydrogen vehicles are refueled by supplying pre-compressed, centrally produced gas at special filling stations. This requires complex logistics, infrastructure, and high-pressure storage, which generates costs and limits availability. Technical field

[0002] The invention leaves open the possibility of producing hydrogen for hydrogen-powered vehicles. In particular, it leaves open a system for the decentralized implementation of electrolysis in vehicle tanks using charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Object of the invention

[0003] The aim is to create a system that allows for hydrogen production directly in the vehicle. Solution

[0004] The invention provides that hydrogen-powered vehicles are equipped with an integrated device containing the necessary components, which allow the function of generating hydrogen and which are integrated into the hydrogen tank or connected via its supply system.

[0005] The device can be connected to an electric vehicle charging station or other power source and can be connected to a water connection. Key features: 1. Integration of necessary components into a device that can be installed in a hydrogen-powered vehicle. 2. The production of usable hydrogen for propulsion using a suitable device installed in a vehicle is left open. 3. The transport of gaseous hydrogen can be omitted. 4. The provision of gaseous hydrogen at filling stations can be omitted. Advantages - Reduction of infrastructure costs (reduction of hydrogen transport and reduction of filling stations) - Universal connectivity to existing e-charging points or other power sources - Simplified refueling without high-pressure compression is left open. - The possibility of reduced storage losses through immediate use of the generated gas remains open. - Scalability through modular vehicle solutions

Claims

[1] Device which allows for the production of hydrogen for vehicles in vehicles equipped with hydrogen propulsion, characterized by : a) a device integrated into the vehicle with necessary components for the production of hydrogen, which can be connected to a power source or known electric vehicle charging points and can be connected to a water supply b) a hydrogen storage device coupled to the above device, [2] Device according to claim 1b), characterized by that the hydrogen storage is integrated into the vehicle's hydrogen tank or connected via its supply system.