Work continues at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research on the use of carbon fiber to store compressed hydrogen to power vehicles.
Center Associate Director Matt Weisenberger says compressed hydrogen can be used to power electric cars. Weisenberger noted currently it’s more common in a state like California. “Obviously you need that infrastructure of hydrogen refill stations for the vehicle to take off, but the primary advantage to a battery is that it can be, in this case say recharged, very quickly, in the order of five to ten minutes,” said Weisenberger.
Weisenberger said carbon fiber offers a light weight but high stiffness quality for parts. The UK energy researcher noted he expects the mix of vehicles to continue to grow in the next decade to include gas, pure electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and compressed natural gas energy.
Here's more with UK Center for Applied Energy Research Associate Director Matt Weisenberger:
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