The purpose of this work is to provide a comprehensive view on whether hydrogen is an option to decarbonize heavy transport by conducting SLR to fill the existing research gap. The framework and classification of main contents are developed to synthesize scattered literature and obtain coherent knowledge at technical, environmental and economic levels. For this reason, a systematic literature review is conducted to take a holistic look at whether decarbonization of heavy vehicles can be achieved through hydrogen. This question is considered from technical, environmental, and economic perspectives. The result may be that hydro-gen is not an option for decarbonizing heavy vehicles for technical, environmental, or economic reasons. Or, if certain conditions are met, is a good option to reduce GHG emissions. Although there are other transportation modes in the transportation sector, such as the car or the train, this work is mainly limited to heavy-duty road transport, because here hydrogen has greater advantages, such as the higher benefit of range.
To answer the research question, this thesis is structured as follows, in chapter 1 the theoretical background is clarified, followed by the explanation of the methodology. In the main part of the thesis, the different perspectives from a technical, ecological and economic point of view are first highlighted. In the first part of the technical perspective, these include the hydrogen infrastructure, consisting of production, storage, delivery and the refuelling stations. Then, in the second part, the regional differences and the design of the trucks are elaborated. Finally, the main part addresses the environ-mental perspective through the GHG emission reduction potential and the economic perspective through the costs. Then, the benefits of hydrogen, the challenges to be overcome, and a comparison with other fuel options are discussed. The conclusion describes the implications of this study and future research areas.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Theoretical background
- Methodology
- Findings
- Technical Analysis
- The Infrastructure
- Hydrogen in different regions
- The Construction of Trucks
- Ecological analysis
- GHG Reduction Potential
- Economic analysis
- Hydrogen costs
- Technical Analysis
- Discussion
- Advantages
- Challenges
- Technical challenges
- Ecological and Economical challenges
- Comparison with other fuels
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to comprehensively assess the viability of hydrogen as a fuel option for decarbonizing heavy-duty road transport. It examines this option from a technical, environmental, and economic perspective, highlighting both its benefits and challenges.
- The technical feasibility of hydrogen as a fuel for heavy-duty transport
- The environmental impact of hydrogen-powered vehicles compared to other options
- The economic viability of hydrogen technology in the transportation sector
- The challenges and opportunities associated with scaling up hydrogen infrastructure
- The comparison of hydrogen with other alternative fuels for heavy-duty transport
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introductory chapter sets the stage for the study, providing context and outlining the key research questions. Chapter 2 delves into the theoretical framework of hydrogen as a fuel, exploring its properties and applications. Chapter 3 outlines the methodology used in the study, including the data sources and research approach. Chapter 4 presents the key findings of the study, analyzing the technical, environmental, and economic aspects of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty transport. The discussion chapter (Chapter 5) interprets the findings and examines the advantages and challenges associated with this technology.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords of this study include hydrogen, heavy-duty transport, decarbonization, technical feasibility, environmental impact, economic analysis, infrastructure development, and alternative fuels.
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- Anonym (Author), 2021, Hydrogen as Option to Decarbonize Road Transport, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1404947