The prospects—fuel cell motorcycle in Taiwan

The motorcycle industries in Taiwan are facing intensive challenges both from the continuously stringent emission and fuel economy regulation implemented by the government while still having to meet the performance and cost requirements from for the motorist. This paper describes the technology progress of the transition to clean motorcycle propulsion system in Taiwan and also the first zero emission motorcycle pilot commercial programs in the country. From the internal combustion engine to the hybrid system and pure electric power motorcycle, the prospects of fuel cell motorcycle are discussed from the product, the infrastructure and the policy aspects.