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New Study on Graphene-Wrapped Nanocrystals Makes Inroads Toward Next-Gen Fuel Cells

A powdery mix of metal nanocrystals wrapped in single-layer sheets of carbon atoms, developed at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), shows promise for safely storing hydrogen for use with fuel cells for passenger vehicles and other uses. And now, a new study provides insight into the atomic details of the crystals’ ultrathin coating and how ...

Sep. 15, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

Improvements in fuel cell design

Researchers in the renewable energy sector are working hard in this respect. In this context, researchers in the UPV/EHU’s Department of Applied Chemistry are exploring possible solutions to improve the efficiency of mobile devices like, for example, mobile phones, laptop computers and vehicles. In other words, they are designing new ways of obtaining energy in a cleaner, safer and more ...

Oct. 2, 2014

By Elhuyar Fundazioa - Basque Research

NREL to Showcase Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle and Stationary Fuel Cell System at Capitol Hill People’s Fair

The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will showcase a fuel cell hybrid vehicle on loan from Toyota and a small stationary fuel cell system at the Capitol Hill People’s Fair on June 1 and 2. Representatives from NREL will be on hand to answer questions and give away educational literature about renewable energy, alternative fuels, and advanced vehicles. ...

May 28, 2013

By National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Vehicles Expand Market Presence

October 20, 2016 -- Hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), the next generation of electric cars, are already making their mark with California drivers, and the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) wants to expand the experience to the northeastern ...

Oct. 20, 2016

By Smart Grid Observer

Linde and Daimler press ahead with development of infrastructure for fuel-cell vehicles

Linde AG / Linde and Daimler press ahead with development of infrastructure for fuel-cell vehicles . Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters ONE. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Joint project agreed to build 20 hydrogen (H2) filling stations in Germany ...

Jun. 1, 2011

NREL acquires fuel cell hybrid vehicles from Toyota to support hydrogen infrastructure, production, and vehicle performance studies

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently received four fuel cell hybrid vehicles - advanced (FCHV-adv) on loan from Toyota through a two-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement. These vehicles will help NREL enhance its research related to hydrogen fueling infrastructure, renewable hydrogen production, and vehicle ...

Jan. 28, 2013

By National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Why I’m backing Fuel Cells

Viewpoint from Dr Robert Trezona Technology Director at the Carbon Trust In my role at the Carbon Trust, I have been working for a number of years to accelerate hydrogen powered fuel-cell electric vehicles to market. Our analyses suggest that this less fashionable technology is likely to make the largest ultimate contribution to reducing carbon and other emissions from road ...

Jul. 27, 2011

By Carbon Trust

Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association Applauds British Columbia's Leadership in Stimulating the Development of Clean Energy, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA) today welcomed Canada's first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle incentive program and progress towards Canada's first retail hydrogen refuelling station, both initiatives recently announced by the Government of British Columbia as a part of its clean energy strategy. The Government of BC's announcement of point-of-sale rebates of up to $5,000 ...

Nov. 8, 2011

Hydrogen and fuel cell products for sale: Revolutionary vehicles on display, free seminars at Hydrogen Expo US

San Antonio, TX / Alpen, Germany – A mobile hydrogen refueler and different types of onsite hydrogen generators, all of them designed to make the clean fuel available now, are among the products on display at the upcoming Hydrogen Expo US from March 19 to 21 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The expo is once again held as part of the National Hydrogen Association's ...

Mar. 7, 2007

By Freesen & Partner GmbH

Energy Department awards more than $7 million for innovative hydrogen storage technologies in fuel cell electric vehicles

The U.S. Department of Energy today announced more than $7 million to fund four projects in California, Washington and Oregon to advance hydrogen storage technologies to be used in fuel cell electric vehicles. The 3-year projects will help lower the costs and increase the performance of hydrogen storage systems by developing innovative materials and advanced tanks for efficient and safe ...

Dec. 12, 2011

By US Department of Energy

Daimler and Honda Score Highest in New Pike Research Assessment of Light-Duty Fuel Cell Vehicle Manufacturers

The light duty fuel cell vehicle (FCV) market is in a ramp up to commercialization.Automakers have diverged in their commitment to this market in recent years.Several of the major global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have aggressive programs to develop a commercial FCV as part of their suite of sustainable vehicles, while others have pulled ...

Aug. 10, 2011

State Officials Celebrate California`s Leadership in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Adoption

Leaders from three state agencies recently caravanned from Sacramento to the Bay Area and back to demonstrate how easy it is to drive fuel hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in California, and to celebrate the state's global leadership in efforts to get more zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on the road. Making the round-trip drive two days before Earth Day were representatives from ...

Apr. 24, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

HyFive pioneers hydrogen fuel cell technology

Preparing for the future. BMW, Daimler, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota, PE INTERNATIONAL, the London Mayor’s Office, hydrogen fueling companies, and others launched a $51.6 million project to develop hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric cars and refueling stations. PE will not only provide the award winning SoFi software for monitoring but will also assess Environmental and Economic aspects of ...

Apr. 7, 2014

By thinkstep

Fuel Cells for Residential, Commercial and Military Power

Like batteries, fuel cells produce electrical energy through an electrochemical process. Unlike batteries, fuel cells are “conversion” devices that change some kind of chemical fuel into electricity. Like combustion engines, fuel cells “convert” fuel into energy, but in this case the energy is electricity, not kinetic (movement) or heat. Fuel cells ...

Nov. 19, 2012

PowerCell has delivered fuel cell stack as Coop in Switzerland launches distribution truck with fuel cell technology.

The leading fuel cell company PowerCell Sweden AB (publ) has, together with Swiss Hydrogen, supplied a fuel cell system to Coop in Switzerland when the company launches Switzerland´s first distribution truck with fuel cell technology. The system is built on PowerCell S3. Today Coop in Switzerland took the first steps towards a landmark for climate-neutral mobility. At the same time ...

Nov. 4, 2016

By PowerCell Sweden AB

DOE seeks to invest up to US$130m in advanced fuel cell technology

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for up to US$130 million over three years, subject to Congressional appropriations, to advance the development and use of fuel cells for automotive, stationary, and portable power applications. DOE's announcement is part of the President’s Hydrogen Fuel Initiative that accelerates the pace of research and ...

May 28, 2008

By US Department of Energy

Energy Department Announces $35 Million to Advance Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies

The Energy Department today announced up to $35 million in available funding to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, and enable early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). This funding opportunity will accelerate American innovation in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies by supporting research and development advancements in ...

Mar. 3, 2015

By US Department of Energy

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $30 Million Investment in Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

In commemoration of National Hydrogen Day, aptly chosen for the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008), the U.S. Energy Department (DOE) released a new report showing continued momentum and growth in the fuel cell industry. The 2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report shows that hydrogen and fuel cells ...

Oct. 6, 2016

By US Department of Energy

Pioneering project develops new process to recycle fuel cell components

A pioneering recycling process to recover high-value materials from waste fuel cells has been developed in a collaborative project between resource recovery specialist Axion Consulting, Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells Limited and Technical Fibre Products (TFP). Funded by the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, the objective of the Recover project is to establish the technical and economic ...

Jan. 12, 2015

By Axion Group - Axion Consulting

Intelligent Energy Reports Highest Power Densities Yet for Automotive Fuel Cells

Intelligent Energy today announced that its proprietary fuel cell technology is providing leading levels of power output and performance for a number of its automotive customers, with the company’s fuel cell stacks demonstrating continuous volumetric and gravimetric power densities of 3.7 kW/L and 2.5 kW/kg, respectively. ...

Mar. 26, 2013

By Intelligent Energy Limited

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