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MOVE EV-FC (Fuel Cell Electric
Vehicle)
Daihatsu is moving forward with the development of an
electric vehicle powered by fuel cells that do not need to
be externally recharged, for application within the limited
size constraints of the light car. In its class, the MOVE
EV-FC is the world's first four-seater car to be powered by
fuel cells. The methanol reformer that forms the heart of
the drive system, and the fuel cell stack, were both
developed by Daihatsu, which has applied for a number of
patents. The basic fuel cell technology was developed under
the direction of Osaka National Research Institute, of the
Ministry of International Trade and Industry's Agency of
Industrial Science and Technology. The fuel cell stack
itself is among the world's smallest. Key to the small size
of the reformer is its ultrahigh-performance catalyst, which
is based on Daihatsu's advanced catalyst technology of
exhaust gas converter. This catalyst technology also
succeeds in dramatically reducing carbon manoxide which acts
as a poison for fuel cell power generation. Which fuel to
use is still being studied, with research focusing mainly on
liquid fuels for their storability. The model on display
uses a methanol-based system.
 MOVE
EV-FC Specifications
- Overall length: 3,395 mm
- Overall width: 1,475 mm
- Overall height: 1,695 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,360 mm
- Fuel cell: Polyelectrolyte
- Fuel cell output: 16 kW
- Fuel: Methanol
- Motor type: Permanent-magnet type synchronous
- Maximum motor output: 32 kW
- Secondary battery:
- Nickel-metal hydride
- Transmission: CVT
- Seating capacity: 4
 MOVE
EV-FC Specifications
1. Motor
2. Contoroller
3. Battery
4. Methanol/Water Tank
5. Reformer
6. Purifier
7. Air Compressor
8. Fuel Cells
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MOVE
EV-FC Specifications
