Fuel Cell Today Latest News Articles

Hydrogen Leak Occurs at Linde’s Emeryville Fuel Cell Bus Filling Station

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00

A hydrogen leak caused an explosion and small fire at a Californian filling station; conventional service station fires are compared.

Ceramic Fuel Cells BlueGen Unit Used in German Virtual Power Plant Project

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00

The unit is operating in the Harz region, south of Hannover as part of the RegModHarz project to develop and operate a virtual power plant.

Electro Power Systems Appoints New CEO and Chairman to Accelerate Growth in Telecoms Industry

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00

Stefano Poli (CEO) and Giuseppe Donagemma (Chairman) have strong backgrounds in Asian relations and the telecoms industry, respectively. Electro Power Systems hopes to grow in these areas.

Hyundai Provides Twenty EV for Yeosu Expo, Including Fuel Cell Cars and Buses

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00

The International Exposition Yeosu Korea 2012 is a world fair with nations exhibiting to an anticipated eight million visitors over three months; Hyundai is providing vehicles for carrying staff and the organising committee.

FuelCell Energy Accelerates South Korean Order, 4.2 MW Shipping per Month from July

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00

The 70 MW order will now be complete in April 2013, six months earlier than previously agreed; at this point deliveries of a 120 MW order will begin.

ReliOn and Hy9 Collaborating on Integrated Methanol Fuel Processor for Fuel Cell Products

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00

The integrated reformer will allow ReliOn to supply its fuel cell products with methanol, opening new markets and geographies for selling into.

US DOE to Provide $5 Million to Support Adoption of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00

This initiative will fund projects that help communities streamline permitting processes and coordinate alternative fuel vehicle and EV infrastructure deployment.

Anglo American Platinum Unveils Fuel Cell Locomotive for Mining Operations

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00

The aim is to demonstrate the superior energy efficiency and productivity of fuel cell locomotives, which offer environmentally sound and safer means of underground transportation.

Event Report: 18th Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00

The Exhibit is Europe's largest fuel cell trade show. We discuss distributed and centralised generation, power-to-gas, electrolysers, fuel distribution and commercialisation in our free event report.

Acta to Supply Electrolyser Technology for Consumer Fuel Cell Applications

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00

Acta has signed an exclusive supply agreement with an unnamed fuel cell and electrolyser manufacturer for its alkaline membrane electrode assemblies.

Hydrogenics Reports First Quarter 2012 Results

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00

Growth outlook is boosted by the agreement with Enbridge to advance hydrogen-based energy storage solutions for North America's grid operators.

New Analyst View from Fuel Cell Today: Waste to Energy

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00

The latest Analyst View looks at how municipal waste could be converted to energy using fuel cells. It can be downloaded free from the website.

Lilliputian Systems to Sell Long-Lasting Portable Fuel Cell Charger Later This Year

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00

The solid oxide fuel cell charger can charge an iPhone 4 ten to fourteen times on one cigarette-lighter-sized butane cartridge; Brookstone will brand and sell the product in the USA this year.

Ceramic Fuel Cells’ Products Achieve 1 Million Hours of Operation

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00

The company has announced that its SOFC products have reached a combined operational total of one million hours from 189 installations. The number of units at customer sites is increasing rapidly.

EFOY COMFORT Fuel Cell Once Again in Top 3 of Motorhome Magazine Reader Survey

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00

For the fifth consecutive time, the readers of Promobil, Europe’s biggest motorhome magazine, have ranked the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell among the Top 3 brands in their annual reader survey.

Historic Lafayette Hotel Benefits from a ClearEdge Power Fuel Cell System

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00

Built in 1943, the hotel has undergone a renovation and will save $30,000 a year from the use of a 40 kW fuel cell for electricity and to heat the Olympic-sized swimming pool.

European Hydrogen Association Visits South Africa, Discusses Technology Cooperation

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00

South Africa is looking to hydrogen and fuel cell technology to help it further capitalise on its reserves of platinum. The EHA is supporting the deployment of clean energy technologies in emerging economies.

Fuel Cells 2000 Launches New Website

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00

The site has been streamlined, reorganised and updated, and has new features and resources to help promote fuel cell and hydrogen commercialisation around the world.

RIM Publishes Additional Fuel Cell Patent Applications

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00

RIM has published additional patent applications covering the incorporation of fuel cells in portable electronics.

Aberdeen Car Club to Test Hyundai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00

A car-sharing club in the Scottish city is to be the first of its kind to test fuel cell vehicles, ahead of the All Energy Exhibition & Conference later this month.

US DOE Requests Information on Hydrogen Storage for Fuel Cell Applications

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00

The DOE seeks information from stakeholders on proposed performance and cost targets for hydrogen storage systems for material handling and portable fuel cell applications.

Fuel Cells are the Real Thing for Coca-Cola

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00

The two 400 kW PureCell fuel cells from UTC Power have cut the facility’s greenhouse gas emissions and overall pollution, and are expected to reduce overall energy use by 30% once optimised.

Air Products Calls on UK Government to Help Create a Market for Renewable Hydrogen

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00

The company has submitted evidence to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee inquiry into low carbon vehicles, urging support for hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles.

DOE Announces Nearly 1,200 Fuel Cells Have Been Deployed Through ARRA

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding has led to almost 700 fuel cells installed for back-up power and more than 500 fuel cell powered forklift trucks in the US.

Topsoe Fuel Cell and SK Holdings to Collaborate on Commercialisation

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00

Two initial cooperation agreements cover the application of SOFC technology in residential heat and power and in large CHP. SK (based in Korea) will develop, manufacture and deploy the power systems using Topsoe stacks.

FutureE’s Jupiter Fuel Cell Products Successfully Launched in China

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00

The first outdoor systems have been delivered to State Grid Corporation of China, the largest energy supplier in the world. FutureE is also working on deployments in telecommunications back-up power.

AFC Energy Extends its Fuel Cell Electrode Life Beyond Three Months

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00

These results are of significance because the first economic applications for AFC Energy's technology require a minimum of three months electrode life. The electrodes will be tested in an industrial environment at AkzoNobel’s Bitterfeld site in Germany.

Seoul Government to Build 29 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Plants by 2014

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00

The city government says it will produce 230 MW of electricity from fuel cells by 2014, mainly for supply to city infrastructure. The power plants will be built across the city to hedge against sudden power cuts.

FuelCell Energy Announces European Market Developments

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00

The company's German subsidiary, FuelCell Energy Solutions, will acquire fuel cell intellectual property and other assets from MTU Friedrichshafen. FCES is also entering into a joint venture with the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS).

UK Government Launches Trio of Low Carbon Public-Private Procurement Compacts

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00

The compacts challenge the supply chain to deliver solutions for: low to zero carbon transport; heat and power from renewable biomethane; zero carbon catering.

US DOE Requests Information on Fuel Cells for Material Handling and Backup Power

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00

The Department of Energy is asking for information from stakeholders regarding proposed performance, durability, and cost targets for fuel cells designed for backup power and material handling applications.

Mercedes-Benz Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle a Hit in California

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00

Actress Diane Kruger is one of the early adopters enjoying the benefits of the Mercedes-Benz hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the B-Class F-CELL, which is available for lease in California.

Plug Power Announces First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00

Plug Power reports an expanding customer base, with large manufacturing and retail customers. In the first quarter it shipped 299 GenDrive systems.

Hyundai Signs Agreement to Coordinate the Supply of Fuel Cell Cars to Norway

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00

Korean news reports that Hyundai Motor Company signed a memorandum of understanding with Norwegian firm Hydrogen Operation (HYOP) in Seoul to coordinate the supply of its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to Norway.

UTC Power to Provide a Fuel Cell for University’s New Science Building

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00

UTC Power is to build a 400 kW fuel cell power plant on campus to supply heat and electricity to Western Connecticut State University’s new science building. WCSU expects to save $30,000 per year with the fuel cell.

Japan–US Collaborative Smart Grid Demonstration Uses Fuji Fuel Cells

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00

Japanese companies have launched a demonstration study for the Albuquerque Business District Smart Grid Demonstration Project, in collaboration with US partners. The building's micro-grid uses four power sources including 80kW fuel cells from Fuji Electric.

Plug Power Expands Fuel Cell Forklift Customer Base; Air Liquide JV Gains Traction with IKEA Order

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00

Mercedes-Benz, Lowe and Stihl are to deploy GenDrive systems in the USA and IKEA is to convert its entire operation in Southern France to GenDrive next year via Plug’s HyPulsion JV.

Vision Industries Finalises $27.7 Million Purchase Order for Class 8 Fuel Cell Trucks

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00

The purchase order with Total Transportation Services, Inc. delivers 100 trucks and allows for further purchase of 300 additional trucks.

FCH-JU Project to Develop Economic Hydrogen Storage Using Boron Hydrides

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00

The ‘Bor4Store’ project is being coordinated by the Institute of Material Research at the Helmholtz Centre Geesthacht. Boron hydride compounds offer the potential for highly economic hydrogen storage for fuel cell applications.

Official: Apple’s NC Data Centre to be 100% Renewably Powered, 60% from On-Site Fuel Cells and Solar

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00

The Bloom Energy fuel cell installation will be the largest non-utility fuel cell installation in the US and will be online by the end of the year; the 40% procured power will come from local and regional renewable sources.

SSE Chief Executive Test Drives Hyundai’s Fuel Cell ix35

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00

SSE test drives Hyundai ix35 fuel cell electric vehicles in Scotland.

Cleveland Regional Transit Authority to Showcase Fuel Cell Bus

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00

The RTA is to join the NASA Glenn Research Center in operating a fuel cell bus. The RTA is will pay NASA Glenn $50,000 for the construction of a hydrogen fuelling station at an East Cleveland bus garage, subject to regulatory approval.