3. Economic Aspects
To understand the economic aspects, we must consider the three dimensions of this sector: fuel cell system components, refueling stations, hydrogen production, and the total cost of ownership for these vehicles.
The cost of a fuel cell system breaks down into various subassemblies: the cell, which is a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) consisting of the membrane and bipolar plates coated with a catalyst; auxiliary components; and the hydrogen tank with its associated protection and distribution systems. These costs are related to both materials and manufacturing processes. Figure20 shows the breakdown of these costs by the components...
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