Energy and Material Flows: Sustainable Solutions

This lecture discusses the global energy balance in relation to solar radiation, material flows' impact on the environment, and the structure of world energy consumption. It also covers the challenges of CO₂ emissions, renewable energy sources, and the future of clean energy production, focusing on hydrogen as an energy carrier. The automotive industry's evolving requirements, fuel issues, and energy storage technologies are explored, along with a comparison of well-to-wheel CO₂ emissions. Additionally, the lecture delves into weight reduction strategies for vehicles and the engineering challenges of hydrogen storage tanks.