Fuel Cell
Medis Technologies To Develop Fuel Cells For Tablet PCs
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Medis Technologies Ltd. has announced that it has received an order from General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, to deliver five prototype fuel cell power packs and associated cartridges as power sources for 10 prototype tablet computers in support of the United States Air Force (USAF) Wearable Computer Power Program.
The aim of the initial project is to demonstrate extended field operation and the potential to reduce reliance on battery operation. The strategic intention is that the program will lead to a follow-on spiral development program with an objective of replacing the current ground air traffic control computers. Read More
Quark fuel-cell roadgoing QUAD
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Peugeot's futuristic prototype two-seater, 4WD Quark was built to showcase the company's fuel cell technology. The Quark has a removable interactive interface, which appears to be a PDA on steroids. The unit serves the same purpose as an ignition key and is used in conjunction with an instrument panel. Positioned in its housing, it provides information concerning the traction system and the fuel cell, speed, SATNAV, etc ... protected by a small transparent and waterproof cover, it allows the vehicle to be started when in place and immobilises it when removed. Far more than just a show floor dummy, the Quark competed successfully at the recent Michelin Bibendum Challenge. Read More
Honda announces fuel cell, hybrid and electric scooters
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Honda Motor Company has announced its intentions to hotly contest the sustainable future of two wheel transport by showing several new prototype model developments surrounding fuel cell, electric and hybrid (petrol/electric) scooters. Building on its success with fuel cell automobile technology, the most significant announcement was a scooter powered by its light, compact fuel cell system, the Honda FC Stack. Read More
MTI demonstrates integrated PDA and Smartphone fuel cells
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A new cord-free rechargeable methanol fuel cell for handheld devices has been demonstrated which is expected become available later this year heralding the arrival of the first viable alternative to batteries for powering handheld devices. inevitable move from battery to fuel cell technology. The company expects that the fuel cell will offer ten times the power from an equivalent sized battery and make a significant impact on the military and commercial portable electronics markets. Read More
LPG-powered Portable fuel cell system is 25% smaller
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Voller Energy, the world’s first developer of fuel cell technology portable generators, has launched an updated version of its VE100. The VE100 v2 is smaller and lighter than the VE100 and delivers more power output. The VE100 v2 will be unveiled at the Fuel Cell Forum in Lucerne, Switzerland on 30 June 2004. Advance orders for the VE100 v2 can be taken immediately. Read More
Fuel cell toy
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There's plenty to recommend this fuel cell kit from British company Thames & Kosmos. There are many hours of fun and learning for yourself and your children as you assemble and experiment with a reversible fuel cell - the kit provides a playful introduction to one of the most significant technologies of the 21st Century and enables you to build a model car that runs on WATER! Read More
Breakthrough to enable handheld fuel cells soon!
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A new membrane has been released which will enable the manufacture of fuel cells which deliver all-day power to portable electronic devices. The new DMFC membrane is claimed to deliver substantial performance and system cost advantages over both traditional lithium ion batteries and existing fuel cell membrane technology. The membrane enables fuel cells which are more efficient, able to run longer, and are smaller, lighter, quieter and less expensive. Read More
Hitachi demonstrates fuel-cells for handhelds:expected by 2005
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The search for a viable alternative to conventional nickel cadmium and lithium ion batteries is on as the power consumption requirements of laptops and portable computing devices in all their modern guises increases. Read More
Hand-portable fuel cell power-pack
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Monday October 20, 2003: A briefcase-sized portable fuel cell system that provides 110v or 50 Hz AC mains supply and 12v DC battery charging has been unveiled at the Grove Fuel Cell event in London. Read More
Honda's next-generation Fuel Cell
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Thursday October 16, 2003: Honda's latest example of rapidly advancing fuel cell technology employs a newly developed stack structure to deliver high performance, increased range and power generation at temperatures ranging from -20'C to +95'C. Read More
Home Energy Station to expand fuel cell applications
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Tuesday October 7, 2003: Honda has established an experimental Home Energy Station (HES) that generates hydrogen from natural gas for use in fuel cell vehicles and can also supply electricity and hot water to the home. Read More
Another first for Honda's Fuel Cell Car
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Monday August 4, 2003: Honda Motor Co has become the first automaker to supply a fuel cell vehicle to a private corporation with the delivery of a Honda FCX to the Iwatani International Corporation in Tokyo. While six FCX vehicles have been supplied to the public sector since its initial release in December 2002... Read More
Military Diesel Hybrid Truck Features a Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power
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General Motors and the U.S. Army used the NAIAS to show an interesting diesel hybrid military vehicle equipped with a fuel cell auxiliary power unit (APU) that could become the model for the Army's new fleet of 30,000 light tactical vehicles by the end of the decade. Read More
Hermes carving fuel cell three-wheeler
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It's not a car and it's not a motorcycle, in fact there's not yet a word to describe the type of vehicle envisioned by the Hermes; a three wheel self balancing concept manoeuvred by intuitive steering that redefines the sensation of single person transport... it offers low trajectory flight without leaving the bitumen. Read More
GM unveils World's First Drivable Fuel Cell and By-wire Vehicle
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General Motors has revealed its Hy-wire concept vehicle, the world's first drivable vehicle that combines a hydrogen fuel cell with by-wire technology. The GM Hy-wire incorporates the features first envisioned in the AUTOnomy concept vehicle at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and the drivable Hy-wire will be shown to the public at the Paris Motor Show in late September, just eight months after the technology was unveiled. Read More
Casio Fuel Cells for Portable Devices
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Casio has developed high-performance portable fuel cells - its latest R&D success in the worldwide push toward smaller, cleaner more efficient power sources to supplant the ailing battery. Read More
