Comprehensive MATLAB/Simulink Modeling and Stage-Wise Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Battery–Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Powertrain

IF 3.1 4区工程技术 Q3 ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Fuel Cells Pub Date : 2026-08-05 DOI:10.1002/fuce.70143

Nanmaran R., S. Rajeshkannan, Srimathi S., Srinath R., Gulothungan G., Lalitha Gnanasekaran, Shanmugapriya D., Yuvarajan Devarajan, Ravikumar Jayabal

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Abstract

Fuel cell–based hybrid electric vehicles (FCEVs) represent a promising pathway toward sustainable transportation due to their high efficiency and negligible emission profile. Accurate simulation frameworks are essential to understand system dynamics, optimize power management, and enhance overall performance. This study presents a comprehensive MATLAB/Simulink-based simulation model of a hybrid battery–fuel cell powertrain for FCEVs. The proposed architecture integrates a fuel cell stack, battery unit, DC–DC converters, and an electric motor, with system parameters defined through dedicated script files to enable flexible modeling and performance evaluation. The model systematically estimates key operational parameters across multiple stages, including current, voltage, power output (kW), efficiency (%), duty cycle (%), battery state-of-charge, motor torque, and rotational speed. Additionally, excessive water flow rate from the fuel cell stack is quantified to assess system stability. The integrated configuration enables stage-wise analysis. The developed system achieves a peak motor output of 0.78 kW and 1500 rpm under defined operating conditions. Although simulation time and parametric assumptions remain limitations, the framework provides a robust platform for real-time design evaluation and optimization. Future work will incorporate intelligent power management strategies to further improve energy utilization, operational adaptability, and driving range in hybrid electric vehicle applications.

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Fuel Cells 工程技术-电化学

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5.80

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3.60%

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审稿时长

3.7 months

期刊介绍： This journal is only available online from 2011 onwards. Fuel Cells — From Fundamentals to Systems publishes on all aspects of fuel cells, ranging from their molecular basis to their applications in systems such as power plants, road vehicles and power sources in portables. Fuel Cells is a platform for scientific exchange in a diverse interdisciplinary field. All related work in -chemistry- materials science- physics- chemical engineering- electrical engineering- mechanical engineering- is included. Fuel Cells—From Fundamentals to Systems has an International Editorial Board and Editorial Advisory Board, with each Editor being a renowned expert representing a key discipline in the field from either a distinguished academic institution or one of the globally leading companies. Fuel Cells—From Fundamentals to Systems is designed to meet the needs of scientists and engineers who are actively working in the field. Until now, information on materials, stack technology and system approaches has been dispersed over a number of traditional scientific journals dedicated to classical disciplines such as electrochemistry, materials science or power technology. Fuel Cells—From Fundamentals to Systems concentrates on the publication of peer-reviewed original research papers and reviews.