Abstract
Worldwide, the increase in the vehicle park size has lead to a number of issues related more particularly to greenhouse gases emissions and fuel security. Improvement in engine efficiency, alternative vehicle and fuel options have been proposed to address these issues. The suitability of an alternative fuel depends on its performance, cost and availability. By its versatility in use and its renewability, hydrogen, as an alternative fuel, offers the best potential for reducing greenhouse gases emission, improving engine efficiency and ensuring fuel security. The present study objective is the analysis of the alternative fuels economic competitiveness. Based on the techno-economic factors, a comparative assessment of the economical competitiveness of hydrogen powered vehicles with a gasoline powered vehicle is then carried out. The technique of hydrogen production considered is that of a PV-electrolysis one. Results show that improvement in production techniques will lead to a more competitive hydrogen powered technology.
