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Port of Los Angeles to Work with Vision Industries to Evaluate Zero-Emission Hybrid-Electric Trucks

SAN PEDRO, Calif.–Expanding its commitment to bringing cutting-edge, zero-emission solutions to port operations, the Port of Los Angeles is entering into negotiations with Los Angeles-based Vision Industries for the purchase and evaluation of Vision’s hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric trucks. The heavy-duty big-rigs will be tested to evaluate their suitability for short and medium distance cargo-hauling (or “drayage”) operations, and other similar applications.

Iron to replace platinum in PEM fuel cells anytime soon?

It is a real pleasure to introduce this scientific and technical capsule by highlighting the top-end results achieved recently at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique – Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications, and published earlier this year in Science under the title “Iron-based catalysts with improved oxygen reduction activity in polymer electrolyte fuel cells” (M. Lefèvre, E. Proietti, F. Jaouen and J.-P. Dodelet, Science 324 (2009), 71). The international research team, led by French Professor Jean-Pol Dodelet, has been involved in the development of non-platinum, iron-based catalysts for PEM fuel cells at INRS-EMT near Montreal, Canada, for many years. Further evidence is given today that consistent efforts and talent are paying back.

Toyota Joins 4 Other Companies in Large Scale Hydrogen Car Testing

Toyota has announced that by 2013 it will have 100 fuel cell vehicles on the road for demonstration and testing. This is two years ahead of the previously announced large scale rollout of commercial production hydrogen cars in 2015.

Hydrogenics and Rosetti Marino to Commercialize Utility-Scale Hydrogen Power Plants for Peak Shaving and Energy Management

Hydrogenics Corporation and Rosetti Marino S.p.A., an Italy-based provider of engineering and construction services and technology for the oil and gas industry, will jointly design, develop and commercialize utility-scale hydrogen power plants for peak shaving and energy management.

Horizon to Unveil World’s First “Personal Hydrogen Station” at CES 2010

SINGAPORE–– “A hydrogen station in every home” is a futuristic vision that is about to become reality this week as Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies unveils what could be its biggest breakthrough to date: a small home hydrogen refueling and storage solution that could begin our transition to a hydrogen-based economy.

Pike Research: Portable Fuel Cell Market to Reach $2.3 Billion by 2016

Fuel cells are emerging as an increasingly viable and cost-effective means of providing clean, reliable power for portable power applications ranging from consumer electronics to first responder communications and materials handling. Although the fuel cell industry has endured a series of false starts in recent years, the global market for portable fuel cells will increase to $2.3 billion by 2016, up from just $185 million in 2009, according to a recent report from Pike Research.

EFOY fuel cells highlights on the occasion of CMT 2010

Free software updater for EFOY fuel cells – results of a successful initiative
• New software reduces EFOY fuel cells’ consumption and increases operational stability
• Free software update installed for over 30 percent of all fuel cells sold
• Exceptionally positive customer feedback from EFOY users

The University of Glamorgan is celebrating after being awarded £630,000 to develop its research into biological fuel cells

The University of Glamorgan is celebrating after being awarded £630,000 to develop its research into biological fuel cells.

Fuel Cell Phone Runs on Soft Drinks

A Chinese fuel cell developer has unveiled a fuel cell Nokia mobile phone which is fuelled by soft drinks.

Ballard, Dantherm, Danfoss Invest to Create European Fuel Cell Backup Power Systems Capability 18 January 2010

Ballard Power Systems has acquired a controlling interest in Denmark-based Dantherm Power, partnering with co-investors Danfoss A/S and Dantherm A/S. Dantherm Power develops backup power systems, utilizing Ballard’s hydrogen fuel cell technology, for telecom equipment suppliers including Motorola and Ericsson. The partners expect that their joint investment and partnering support will result in accelerated development of fuel cell backup power applications across Europe.