HYDROGEN TECHNICAL ANALYSIS ON MATTERS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY- TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE

The comparison of options for hydrogen production, storage and utilization in the transportation sector is of great interest in the U.S. and in many other countries around the world, as a move to cleaner transportation fuels proceeds. The International Energy Agency (IEA) under its Hydrogen Implementing Agreement is sponsoring comparative analysis of hydrogen vehicle configuration and refueling alternatives. This paper presents results of a comparative analysis of refueling infrastructure options and passenger vehicle alternatives. The assessment includes sensitivity analysis including a new look at upstream infrastructure costs. Tailpipe and local / station emissions are also evaluated