Posts Tagged ‘hydrogen fuel cell’
The Vision Motors Cheetah Hydrogen-Powered Supercar

This is a sweet ride. It’s a hydrogen fuel-cell supercar which accelerates from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds. Yes, I said 2.9 seconds. Wear a G-suit. That’s a full second faster than the Tesla Roadster.
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Belgium Likely to Win Zeroth Place in Final Race

The Formula Zero Race has the final laps taking place today as competitors attempt to take “zeroth place” to win this hydrogen fuel cell formula event.
First Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Takes to the Skies

The Antares DLR H2 is the first manned hydrogen fuel-cell aircraft to take flight, totally unassisted, in history. While hydrogen fuel-cell aircraft have flown before, the DLR H2 is the first to do so both without a hybrid engine and without an assist from another airplane to get airborne.
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Bosch Says Electric Vehicles Won’t Become Pervasive for at Least 20 Years

Full electric power trains like battery electrics, hydrogen fuel cells, and so forth are coming, but slowly. Let’s face it: most of those on the market so far are nothing more than curiosities. The Tesla Roadster and the Aptera 2e, while they look really good and are desirable vehicles, aren’t exactly mainstream.
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Hydrogen Road Tour a Success: 1,700 Miles From California to Vancouver, B.C.

The road trip started in Chula Vista, California on Monday, May 27, 2009. The tour ended in Vancouver, British Columbia on Wednesday, June 3rd. The tour group stopped in 28 cities along the way and made hydrogen-fueled history with 12 vehicles making the trek.
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Shanghai Auto Show: GM and SAIC to Build Fuel-Cell Vehicle For 2010

General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) announced plans to build fuel cell vehicles in 2010. The Shanghai Auto Show is full of surprises this year and this collaborations between the two companies is amazing news.
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Breathrough in New Catalysts for Hydrogen Fuel Cells Achieved

Researchers in Quebec, Canada have reported a major advance in hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing technology. The announcement was published in the journal Science on April 3 and is in regards to a new synthetic route to replace the precious metals (specifically platinum) required in hydrogen fuel cells (PEM cells).
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FC Expo 2009 Unveils New Fuel Cell Tech in Japan

The FC Expo (Fuel Cell Expo) for 2009 is happening in Tokyo and features all things hydrogen and solar. The latest in solar technology and the newest in hydrogen fuel cells are being showcased in everything from dancing robots to motorcycles.
College Kids Build Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorcycle

It’s not going to win any design contests for looks and the use of duct tape and dryer vents doesn’t lend it any safety or credibility merits, but it works. I guess that was the point these college students were trying to get across.




