Hydrogen Powered Electric Vehicle Using MATLAB Simulink

  • Unique Paper ID: 198817
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 11
  • PageNo: 11745-11750
  • Abstract:
  • The growing demand for sustainable and zero-emission transportation has accelerated the development of hydrogen-powered electric vehicles. This paper presents the modeling and simulation of a Hydrogen Powered Electric Vehicle (HPEV) using the MATLAB/Simulink environment. The system utilizes a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) as the primary energy source to convert hydrogen into electrical energy for driving an electric motor. The model integrates key components such as the fuel cell stack, DC/DC converter, inverter, and vehicle drivetrain along with vehicle dynamics. Simulation is performed under varying load and driving conditions to evaluate system performance. Key parameters including voltage, current, power flow, vehicle speed, and efficiency are analyzed. Results demonstrate stable power output, improved efficiency, and zero emissions compared to conventional vehicles. The study highlights hydrogen as a clean energy source with fast refueling and extended driving range, making it a promising solution for future sustainable transportation.

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BibTeX

@article{198817,
        author = {K Balaji and A. Sai Kiran and DJ. Hussain Baba and M. Raghunath Reddy},
        title = {Hydrogen Powered Electric Vehicle Using MATLAB Simulink},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {11745-11750},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=198817},
        abstract = {The growing demand for sustainable and zero-emission transportation has accelerated the development of hydrogen-powered electric vehicles. This paper presents the modeling and simulation of a Hydrogen Powered Electric Vehicle (HPEV) using the MATLAB/Simulink environment. The system utilizes a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) as the primary energy source to convert hydrogen into electrical energy for driving an electric motor. The model integrates key components such as the fuel cell stack, DC/DC converter, inverter, and vehicle drivetrain along with vehicle dynamics.
Simulation is performed under varying load and driving conditions to evaluate system performance. Key parameters including voltage, current, power flow, vehicle speed, and efficiency are analyzed. Results demonstrate stable power output, improved efficiency, and zero emissions compared to conventional vehicles. The study highlights hydrogen as a clean energy source with fast refueling and extended driving range, making it a promising solution for future sustainable transportation.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {April},
        }

Cite This Article

Balaji, K., & Kiran, A. S., & Baba, D. H., & Reddy, M. R. (2026). Hydrogen Powered Electric Vehicle Using MATLAB Simulink. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 12(11), 11745–11750.

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