Are Cheaper Fuel Cells On The Horizon?
A new study raises hope for the potential of cheaper fuel cells in the near future.
Seawater Can Now Efficiently Power Fuel Cells
Sunlight and seawater could make electricity to power tomorrow's fuel cells. Researchers at Osaka University developed an efficient way to turn water into hydrogen peroxide, which is a practical alternative to hydrogen gas.
Scientific Breakthrough Could Lead to Inexpensive Fuel Cells
Researcher Yushan Yan, at the wheel of a fuel cell vehicle, is conducting research on the use of nickel as a catalyst in an alkaline electrolyte that promises to bring down the cost of hydrogen fuel cells.
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Toyota is Developing Satellite Communication for Connected Cars
Toyota is showing off a fuel cell vehicle with satellite communications technology at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week. The research vehicle on display is based on Toyota's M... Read More...
BMW Plant Uses Garbage to Power Fuel Cell Forklifts
Proving that one person’s trash can truly be a treasure, a BMW plant in South Carolina recently used the natural gas emitted by rotting trash to power its forklifts. This was possible because when organic mater... Read More...
Nano-Raspberries Convert Liquid Methanol into Electricity
Researchers at the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) have made a discovery that will help develop more practical fuel cells in the future. Fuel cells are similar to batteries because they both... Read More...
Inexpensive Water Splitter Uses AAA Battery
Stanford scientists have developed an inexpensive, emissions-free device that can produce hydrogen through water electrolysis that runs on a 1.5-volt AAA battery. The battery transfers an electrical current thr... Read More...
$33 Million Devoted to Develop Fuel Cell Technology by DOE
The Department of Energy has invested $33 million to develop 13 different innovative projects for distributed generation. The projects are funded through the new ARPA-E program, Reliable Electricity Based on El... Read More...