Catalyst Support Structures Facilitate High-Temp Fuel Reforming
Saturday, July 30, 2005
"The catalytic reforming of liquid fuels offers an attractive solution to supplying hydrogen to fuel cells while avoiding the safety and storage issues related to gaseous hydrogen. Existing catalytic support structures, however, tend to break down at the high temperatures needed to prevent fouling of the catalytic surface by soot. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed porous support materials that can withstand the rigors of high-temperature reforming of hydrocarbon fuels." Source: sciencedaily.com
posted by Frank @ 9:44 AM,
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New Possibilities For Hydrogen Production
"The next issue of Science will report a study that explains the mechanism for oxygen release by cerium oxide. This material is an important catalyst that favors many fundamental reactions that have profound implications for energy storage and environmental issues. These reactions include, for example, the purification of polluted gases and the production of hydrogen as new energy vector for fuel cells. The present study could inspire the design of new efficient catalysts for producing a large variety of goods, e.g. plastic materials, fuels, fertilizers and drugs." Source: innovations-report.com
posted by Frank @ 9:42 AM,
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Hydrogen To Replace Fossil Fuels
"Is a hydrogen-driven economy just an illusion or a promising future energy source? Prohibitively high oil prices have prompted debates on the prospects. Crude oil prices continue to renew record highs, culminating last week as the benchmark New York oil contract surpassed $60 per barrel. In this climate, many nations are seeking to replace fossil fuels, like petroleum, by using alternative energy sources and one of the strongest candidates is hydrogen." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 9:41 AM,
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Hydrogen Pathways Program at UC Davis
"The Hydrogen Pathways Program contributes to the understanding of hydrogen as a transportation fuel with research focused on four areas: hydrogen markets and demand, hydrogen infrastructure modeling, policy, and environmental analysis. Hydrogen Pathways Program researchers are developing new and innovative tools to examine the technological, economic, social, and environmental characteristics of hydrogen energy systems. The goals are to support public policy and private investment decision processes and educate the next generation of engineering, government, and business leaders." Source: renewableenergyaccess.com
posted by Frank @ 9:40 AM,
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research Could Benefit From Energy Bill
"A sweeping new energy bill, passed in the House and likely to be voted on by the Senate today, could provide funding for one of South Carolina's most ambitious research initiatives. The mammoth overhaul of U.S. energy policy authorizes about $4 billion for fuel cell technology, an industry some say the Palmetto State is poised to capitalize on." Source: morningnewsonline.com
posted by Frank @ 9:39 AM,
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Fuel Cell Motorcycle
Thursday, July 28, 2005
"English energy tech company Intelligent Energy is looking for some quick acceleration in the burgeoning field of fuel cell-powered vehicles with a prototype of two-wheeled machine that it's dubbed ENV--pronounced "envy." ENV, the company says, is the world's first purpose-built fuel-cell motorcycle." Source: news.com.com
posted by Frank @ 8:59 PM,
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Hydrogen Generation At Florida State Park
"Progress Energy Florida, along with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Toronto-based Hydrogenics, recently unveiled a sustainable hydrogen generator and fuel cell at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. DEP and Progress Energy jointly funded the project, and Hydrogenics provided the hydrogen generation system. The fully integrated fuel cell and 5kW photovoltaic solar system are creating a portion of the electricity used at the park's Wildlife Encounter Pavilion, which provides educational programming to park visitors." Source: ecmweb.com
posted by Frank @ 8:55 PM,
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Record-Breaking BMW Hydrogen Vehicle in Model Format
"Project group at Ingolstadt UAS worked with BMW engineers to build model vehicle - including the powerful hydrogen internal combustion engine. The hydrogen internal combustion engine is not only suitable for cars the size of the BMW 7 Series - it is efficient on a small scale, too. Proof of this has been provided by a project group at the Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences. A remote-controlled model of the record-breaking BMW H2R - 70 centimeters (27.6 inches) long, 25 centimeters (9.8 inches) wide - designed by undergraduates and doctoral students can reach a top speed of 80 km/h (49.7 mph). Last year, with the full-size BMW H2R, BMW achieved nine international records recognized by the FIA. The hydrogen-powered racing vehicle achieved a maximum speed of over 300 km/h (186 mph)." Source: paddocktalk.com
posted by Frank @ 8:53 PM,
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Honda FCX Integrates Hydrogen Station Locating Navigation System
"It makes sense that with so few hydrogen service stations yet in service that hydrogen vehicle rivers know where they are, Honda has decided to fit all hydrogen fuel cell-powered 2005 FCX vehicles with a special Honda-developed navigation system. This new navigation system is the first in the world to incorporate the location of hydrogen stations, including stations being developed as part of California's "Hydrogen Highway" Initiative." Source: gizmag.com
posted by Frank @ 8:52 PM,
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American Security Resources Enters Discussions to Acquire Proprietary Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Company
"Joe Grace, President of American Security Resources Corporation (OTCBB:ARSC), announced today that ARSC has initiated discussions to acquire a company with patents pending for hydrogen fuel cells which can be used as energy sources for everything from power supplies on circuit boards to larger arrays for homes, hospitals, schools and office buildings. The fuel cells have wide application for emergency preparedness and homeland security, as well as military field operations that require self-contained modular energy sources. ARSC expects the discussions to lead to a Letter of Intent in the current quarter." Source: American Security Resources Corporation via businesswire.com
posted by Frank @ 8:51 PM,
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Welcome To The Hydrogen Economy
"Combine the world's insatiable hunger for energy and the steady decline in reserves of fossil fuels, and it's no wonder that governments and power utilities across the globe are starting to get serious about finding alternative sources of energy and power supply. Hydrogen power is a safer alternative to nuclear power." Source: businessinafrica.com
posted by Frank @ 8:46 PM,
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Fuel Cells Canada Gets New CEO
"Fuel Cells Canada, the national industry association for Canada's hydrogen and fuel cell sector, today announced the appointment of John Tak as its new President and CEO." Source: Fuel Cells Canada via PRDirect.ca
posted by Frank @ 8:45 PM,
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Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Car Sets Record In Fuel Efficiency
Monday, July 25, 2005
"A special hydrogen-powered car invented by Swiss scientists has set a new world record in economical fuel consumption, the official website swissinfo said Monday. The PAC 11 car came in first at the recent Shell Eco-Marathon in Ladoux, France, completing a 25-km circuit using only one gram of hydrogen. This converts to about 5,385 km per liter of petrol, a new world record in economical fuel consumption. It means that PAC-Car would only use eight liters of petrol to drive around the globe." Source: english.people.com.cn
posted by Frank @ 9:57 PM,
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Field Trials at Wal-Mart
"Wal-Mart leadership will propel forward the use of fuel cells in the material handling industry. Cellex Power Products, Inc. announced today the successful completion of its Alpha hydrogen fuel cell product field trials at the logistics subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The highlight of the trial came with Wal-Mart deciding to lead the material handling industry by agreeing to support Cellex's Beta field trials and commercialization process of fuel cell power systems for electric lift trucks." Source: newswire.ca
posted by Frank @ 9:56 PM,
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Congress Told Hydrogen Fuel Decades from Being Practical
"Soaring gasoline prices and a growing desire for energy independence have sparked renewed interest in the U.S. Congress for alternative ways to power vehicles that do not rely on fossil fuels. One of the options is the hydrogen fuel cell. Such technology is in its infancy, and significant hurdles must be overcome before cars can be powered with hydrogen." Source: voanews.com
posted by Frank @ 9:55 PM,
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Hydrogen Technology in Hamburg
"The new initiative is described as a "flagship" project and a "competence cluster". Hamburg is well placed to become one of the leading centres for development of products based on fuel cells. That is the goal declared on establishment of the Hamburg initiative for fuel cell and hydrogen technology at the end of last year, under the leadership of Dr. Michael Freytag, Senator for Urban Development and Environment. Hamburg will present this initiative to the general public for the first time at H2Expo, 5th International Conference and Trade Fair on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies, to be held at CCH-Congress Center Hamburg from 31 August to 1 September 2005." Source: H2 Expo via FuelCellsWorks.com
posted by Frank @ 9:54 PM,
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Sky-high Hydrogen Flyer
Sunday, July 24, 2005
"Prototype of Global Observer, the world's first long endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on its maiden flight. Powered by eight, ironless-electric motors, it has a loiter speed of 110 knots and an intended cruising altitude of 65,000 feet. It's developer, AeroVironment, believes it can remain airborne for more than a week at a time, giving it the ability to loiter over fixed locations or be deployed over thousands of miles of airspace." Source: evworld.com
posted by Frank @ 10:42 AM,
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Hydrogen Car Powers To Record Finish
"A special hydrogen-powered car invented by Swiss scientists has set a new world record. The PAC 11 car came in first at the Shell Eco-Marathon in Ladoux, France, completing a 25-kilometre circuit using only one gram of hydrogen." Source: swissinfo.org
posted by Frank @ 10:41 AM,
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DaimlerChrysler Supplies Fuel-Cell-Powered Buses
Thursday, July 21, 2005
"Three fuel-cell-powered Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses were handed over to a high-ranking delegation from China at the DaimlerChrysler AG bus and coach plant in Mannheim July 12. The initial aim of this fuel cell project in China, which will run until October 2007, is to examine the day-to-day practicality of fuel cell technology on the roads of China and gauge the acceptance level for the new technology by the inhabitants of Beijing. Other objectives are to gain experience with fuel-cell drive technology and in producing and handling hydrogen in the transport sector." Source: fuelcelltoday.com
posted by Frank @ 8:51 PM,
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Obstacles To The Hydrogen Economy
"Creating a hydrogen-based economy to reduce US dependence on imported oil is a realistic prospect but there are a number of technical barriers to overcome before it can be achieved, according to witnesses before a joint meeting of an energy and research House subcommittee." Source: Researchresearch.com
posted by Frank @ 8:51 PM,
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Stanford Project Mixes Darwin with Hydrogen
"A research project at Stanford University is trying to determine whether survival of the fittest can help humanity build better cars. Researchers at the university, led by chemical engineering professor James Swartz, have discovered a soil microorganism that absorbs photons and subsequently metabolizes the energy to split water, a chemical reaction that produces hydrogen, Jim Plummer, Stanford's dean of engineering, said during a presentation at the AlwaysOn conference taking place at the university this week." Source: news.com.com
posted by Frank @ 8:49 PM,
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Alkali Metals Generate Low-Cost Hydrogen Energy
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
"Start-up's breakthrough product harnesses power of alkali metals for generating low-cost hydrogen energy and streamlining industrial processes from pharma to ecological remediation. Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, a $1.4 billion Life Science and High Technology Company, and SiGNa Chemistry, the early advanced materials company that recently made history with alkali metal stabilization, today announced that SiGNa's powerful reduction agent product will be distributed by Sigma-Aldrich." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 9:50 PM,
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Hydrogen Production Demonstration Unit
"Alternate Energy Corporation (AEC) yesterday announced that its first alpha-stage unit, the H2 1500-A1, was recently demonstrated before two separate multinational engine companies in the U.S. This demonstration was set up to review AEC’s small scale, on-demand Hydrogen Production technology and discuss business opportunities. These Demonstration units will power an internal combustion engine and Astris Energi's model E8 2.4 kW Alkaline Fuel Cell for a number of potential commercial customers." Source: pesn.com
posted by Frank @ 9:49 PM,
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Hydrogen Production By A Novel Thermochemical Water Splitting Cycle
"UCLA Researchers have developed a thermochemical cycle for decomposing water into hydrogen and oxygen. There are many realizations of this process involving a variety of intermediates. Thermal decomposition of water usually requires temperatures greater than 2,000C. This novel thermochemical cycle can be operated at a relatively low temperature of ~ 900C. Due to its lower operating temperatures, the decomposition can be powered by a variety of energy sources, including solar energy." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 9:49 PM,
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Mayor Pushes Hydrogen Research
"Columbia SC Mayor Bob Coble says the city needs to spend $1 million a year to draw companies and other groups interested in hydrogen-fuel research to the area. The University of South Carolina is developing a research campus in downtown Columbia, and one of the major areas of research will be hydrogen-fuel cells, which some scientists say could replace electricity as a more cost-effective energy source for consumers and businesses." Source: myrtlebeachonline.com
posted by Frank @ 9:47 PM,
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Hydrogen-Oxygen PEM Regenerative Fuel Cell Energy Storage System
"This paper, orginally produced for the 2004 Fuel Cell Seminar, is an introduction to the closed cycle hydrogen-oxygen polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) regenerative fuel cell (RFC) constructed and under testing at NASA Glenn Research Center." Source: Fuelcelltoday.com
posted by Frank @ 9:47 PM,
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UND Hydrogen Car Scrambles
"SubZeroIV H2, UND's hydrogen-powered car, had a subpar second leg of the 2005 North American Solar Challenge, as the car broke down in Texas on its way to Broken Arrow, Okla. Scott Tolbert, team adviser, said an electronic component for the car's fuel cell, the main power unit, needed to be replaced." Source: grandforks.com
posted by Frank @ 9:46 PM,
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Hydrogen Fueled Autorickshaw
"Working with the Michigan based Energy Conversion Devices (ECD), and supported by the U.S. DOE (Hydrogen Program), two Indian American scientists -- Krishna Sapru and Subramanian Ramachandran – have achieved a significant breakthrough by developing a hydrogen-run three-wheeler for Indian roads." Source: indolink.com
posted by Frank @ 9:44 PM,
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Hy-Drive Technologies Announces Changes to Board of Directors
Monday, July 18, 2005
"Hy-Drive is an energy technology company that has developed a proprietary, patented hydrogen generating system. The Hy-Drive system generates and injects hydrogen into a regular internal combustion engine, enhancing the combustion process by allowing the fuel to burn more efficiently and completely. In extensive customer trials and tests conducted to date, the Hy-Drive system has demonstrated significant performance enhancements, including reduced emissions, increased torque/horsepower, fuel savings and extended engine life. These benefits result in vehicles which are more environmentally-friendly, fuel efficient and easier to maintain. For further information, visit www.hy-drive.com." Source: newswire.ca
posted by Frank @ 6:22 PM,
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DOE Funds Hydrogen Research and Development Project
"A University of Wyoming chemistry professor has received a $300,000 grant as part of a Department of Energy effort to make hydrogen vehicles and refueling stations available and affordable for American consumers by 2020. Dan Buttry will lead UW efforts to identify and test nanoscale catalysts that are essential for the chemical reactions needed to produce electricity from hydrogen in fuel cells. The new project applies his ongoing research with UW Chemistry Professor Jeff Yarger to develop new measuring instruments and techniques related to battery and fuel cell technologies. That research, based on electrochemistry and nuclear magnetic resonance, is funded with an $800,000 grant from the W.K. Keck Foundation of Los Angeles." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 6:21 PM,
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Hydrogen Injector For Cars For Sale
"Hydrogen fuel technology for cars may be a lot closer to a cheap, commercial application than commonly thought. Local entrepreneur Bob Squires is ready to start selling a product developed by a small company out of Blackfoot, Idaho, that he says is guaranteed to increase the fuel efficiency of a car by at least 15 percent -- and possibly as high as 80 percent -- by burning hydrogen in addition to gasoline." Source: saratogian.com
posted by Frank @ 6:20 PM,
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Got Power?-Fuel Cells Offer a Solution
"As the world goes wireless, with smaller devices providing more functions, power density and weight are the real challenges. Fuel cells offer a solution, as companies join the race to bring the first products to the market." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 5:58 AM,
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Hydrogen to Replace CNG?
"Taking a major leap towards Indo-US co-operation in the energy sector, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and US Agency for International Development (USAID) have helped develop a hydrogen-run three-wheeler for Indian roads." Source: indianexpress.com
posted by Frank @ 5:55 AM,
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Fuel-Cell-Powered Cars
"I'm supposed to be paying close attention to the fuel gauge--but other parts of the car are much more interesting. The accelerator, for instance. This week's test vehicle is Honda's hydrogen-powered fuel-cell car, the FCX, and it's much peppier around town than a typical economy car. It feels and sounds different, too. Since the hydrogen powers an electric motor rather than an internal combustion engine, there's no rumble, only the faint hum of machinery. As I accelerate, the FCX feels more like a tram than a car, smooth and steady, without the jolt of shifting gears. One oddity is a ghostly warble that intensifies as I speed up, like bad sound effects from a Scooby-Doo cartoon." Source: USNEWS.com
posted by Frank @ 5:54 AM,
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Gentlemen, Start Your Fuel Cells
"UND alternative energy car set to race from Texas to Alberta. The UND students from the Society for Energy Alternatives, representing varying degree programs, used to build and race solar cars, but recently they switched to hydrogen fuel cell technology, an alternative energy they felt was more challenging and held more promise for the future of transportation." Source: grandforks.com
posted by Frank @ 5:51 AM,
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Uni Team Develops Fuel-Efficient Engine
Sunday, July 17, 2005
"Engineers say it can cut fuel consumption by 80 per cent, increase power by 20 per cent and drastically reduce emissions and soot. The new system provided precise control over the percentage of hydrogen going into the combustion chamber, he said. Adding 30 per cent hydrogen into the chamber reduced emissions by about 70 per cent." Source: themercury.news.com.au
posted by Frank @ 9:12 AM,
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DOE Announces New Hydrogen Cost Goal
"The new hydrogen cost goal of $2.00-3.00/gge (delivered, untaxed, 2005$, by 2015) is independent of the pathway used to produce and deliver hydrogen. In addition, the new methodology accounts for the energy efficiency of the gasoline hybrid vehicle and the fuel cell vehicle on a cost-per-mile basis. The cost goal was derived using the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) fuel-efficiency improvement factors and the Energy Information Administration (EIA) “High A” gasoline price projection for 2015. In the High A case, the U.S. economy is more vulnerable to limited oil supplies from foreign sources due to the increasing world and U.S. oil demand, resulting in higher oil prices." Source: fuelcellworks.com
posted by Frank @ 9:11 AM,
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research in S.C.
"South Carolina has most of the right stuff to be a leader in hydrogen fuel cell research, but it will need more support both from government and private industry, USC research chief Harris Pastides told a group of about 30 business leaders Friday at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. USC, Clemson University and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River National Laboratory are trying to build support that would make South Carolina a leader in developing hydrogen fuel cells to power cars or homes." Source: thestate.com
posted by Frank @ 9:10 AM,
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$2 Billion Market in Nanopore
"Sponges with pores only nanometers in diameter could help lead to advanced fuel cells in hydrogen-powered cars, as well as super-coolants to keep perishable drugs fresh and devices to clean out toxins in the body." Source: physorg.com
posted by Frank @ 9:09 AM,
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NanoLogix Signs Agreement to Install Hydrogen Generation System
"NanoLogix, Inc., a Nanobiotechnology company engaged in the research, development and commercialization of technologies for the production of bacteria and disease testing kits, alternative sources of fuel, cancer therapy and remediation of toxic materials, announced today that it has signed an agreement to generate hydrogen from a NanoLogix scale-up bioreactor system using Arrowhead Wine Cellar's waste organic matter. The first scale-up unit installation will provide valuable data for engineering future systems." Source: fuelcellworks.com
posted by Frank @ 9:08 AM,
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Quest For Best Solid-State Hydrogen Storage
"Helping lead the development of the hydrogen car is HRL Laboratories, a Malibu-based research company that is investigating solid-state hydrogen storage. For more than a half century, HRL has been at the forefront of research in fields such as microelectronics, phototonics, and information and system sciences. In one of its many ongoing projects, HRL is currently working with GM to improve and expand existing hydrogen fuel capacity in GM vehicles. According to E: The Environmental Magazine, GM's latest fuel-celled vehicle prototype, the Sequel, can carry eight kilograms of hydrogen and travel as far as 300 miles on a single trip. The researchers at HRL are optimistic their findings over the next few years can nearly double the hydrogen fuel-carrying capacity of the Sequel." Source: fuelcellworks.com
posted by Frank @ 9:04 AM,
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Hydrogen-Powered Motor Bike
"High global prices for gasoline are raising interest in more affordable fuel sources. Now, a new motorcycle is under development. The bike's appeal lies in its alternative fuel technology. Creator Harry Bradbury says it's the first motorcycle designed with a non-polluting hydrogen fuel cell. "Fuel cells work from hydrogen and it is a solid state device -- no moving parts, which converts hydrogen to electricity, so that is where power comes from."" Source: mensnewsdaily.com
posted by Frank @ 9:03 AM,
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Hydrogen-Powered Sports Car
"The LIFEcar, touted by Morgan as the world's first environmentally friendly sports car, will be powered by a system of hydrogen fuel cells and electric motors designed to mimic the performance of the Aero 8 model on which it will be based." Source: canada.com
posted by Frank @ 9:02 AM,
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Hydrogen and Diesel Combustion Engine
"Tasmanian researchers say they have revolutionised energy production with the invention of an internal combustion engine that runs on a combination of hydrogen and diesel. The engine, believed to be a world first, can be attached to existing generators and will enable remote communities worldwide to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. Associate Professor Vishy Karri, who unveiled the engine at the University of Tasmania on Friday, said it was a significant step in environmental protection. The engine would serve as a transitional step until the mainstream introduction of 100 per cent hydrogen engines, he said." Source: theage.com
posted by Frank @ 9:01 AM,
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Equitex to Acquire Hydrogen Generation Technology
"Equitex announced today that it has executed a binding agreement in principle for the acquisition of a license to exploit all of Hydrogen Power ("HPI") intellectual property in the United States for a combination of cash and stock to be issued. In connection with the transaction, the Company also received three separate options to acquire HPI's intellectual property rights for South America, Mexico and Canada. In addition, if Equitex chooses to exercise its options, the Company could acquire all of the business operations of HPI pursuant to the terms of the final option." Source: fuelcelltoday.com
posted by Frank @ 9:00 AM,
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DTE to Unveil Hydrogen Energy Park
"With an eye on future U.S. energy needs, DTE Energy Co. plans to unveil Michigan's first Hydrogen Technology Park on Saturday in Southfield, where hydrogen fuel cells and the vehicles they power will be on display for the public. The grand opening of Michigan's first multiuse, renewable hydrogen-fueling station has brought together the utility and automotive industries to develop alternative power sources that don't rely on petroleum. The five-year project, funded in a 50-50 venture with the U.S. Department of Energy, will study the possibilities of commercial use of hydrogen power." Source: freep.com
posted by Frank @ 8:58 AM,
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