fuel cells

Clean Burning Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) are hot commodities in some parts of the country, where fuel can sell for as low as $0.63 per gallon. This Civic NGV is powered by the simplest and cleanest-burning hydrocarbon available, and though it looks like a standard passenger vehicle, its tailpipe emissions that are often cleaner than ambient air.

While virtually everyone is familiar with the use of biodiesel as a substitute for diesel fuel, there are a few novel uses that may not have crossed your radar. Biodiesel can produce hydrogen, clean up oil spills, degrease your tools, heat your home, and more.

After years of development, the Washington-based company InnovaTek is testing a hand-sized microreactor that can convert virtually any liquid fuel (like biodiesel) into hydrogen, producing a portable hydrogen stream for use in adjoining fuel-cells.

Barney Rush, CEO, H2Gen, is interviewed about the development of future fuel cell powered vehicles and the hydrogen economy. He talks about the systems his company is producing to enable creation of a hydrogen infrastructure to be more surgical and less expensive.

Until now, Solar power was used to create energy two ways: photovoltaics or solar-thermal. Thanks to Nanoptek's new experimental technology, solar energy may soon be used to generate Hydrogen, which in turn can power Hydrogen fuel cells. Scientists believe it is the first successful method of producing carbon-free Hydrogen.

For over a century now, a lot of research has been done to get sources of energy other than fossil fuels to run our cars and other systems requiring energy. One such achievement was getting fuel cells to run vehicles and electronic devices. Battery was used to get the power for the vehicles. Since such vehicles had a limited power backup, researchers wanted a more reliable solution to run both vehicles and other electronic appliances. For this an energy source is aimed at which is not only portable but meets the required energy levels as well.

Hyundai unveiled the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) at the 62nd International Motor Show in Frankfurt. The hydrogen powered, zero emission concept car is tailored to incorporate Hyundai's third-generation fuel cell technology, currently being developed at Hyundai's Eco-Technology Research Institute in Mabuk, Korea.