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Driving the automobiles with a power generating unit other than an IC Engine is one of the main focus areas of present day Advanced Vehicle Engineering research . In this regard , the use of a fuel cell in combination with a power converter and motor as an alternative to the IC Engine as the primary power source for an automobile is very attractive . This thesis develops model of a series hybrid vehicle with a PEM fuel cell as its Auxiliary Power Unit (APU ) . Simulation using the model helps to provide an understanding of the interaction and flow of power . Moreover , electrical power sharing between the APU and the Electrical Storage System (ESS ) is shown . Conclusions and scope of future work are also discussed . |