Category: Fuel Cells

One of the pioneers in the fuel cell industry, Geoffrey Ballard has died. Ballard founded Ballard Power Systems in 1983 as a fuel cell startup willing to usher in the new hydrogen economy. The Canadian-based company has been instrumental in developing hydrogen fuel cells for cars, larger vehicles, stationary applications such as primary or backup […]

Two weeks ago I talked about platinum in catalytic convertors being recycled for fuel cells. What spurred the article was the recent rise in catalytic convertor thefts in order to resell this precious metal. Last week, I mentioned that MIT was developing a new fuel cell using cheaper metals to replace platinum. Today, it appears […]

One of the arguments that critics of hydrogen cars launch is that the cost of platinum for fuel cells is too high. The critics not only state that the high cost of platinum means fuel cells are too expensive, but that going to a fuel cell based automotive economy would lead to a world wide […]

On this 4th of July 2008, what can be more American than baseball, apple pie, fireworks and fuel cells? At least that’s what the people in Milwaukee, Wisconsin are thinking today. The Modine Manufacturing Company has built a parade float starring a large mechanical elephant that is partially powered by fuel cell. The float will […]

We all know that fuel cells are cool, hip and happening right now. You can’t shake a stick without hitting a news story about the newest breakthrough in fuel cell technology. But, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is adding to this list by developing a high temperature solid oxide fuel cell with […]

A year ago I talked about St. Andrews Episcopal middle school in Amarillo, Texas winning the 2007 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model Car Challenge as part of that year’s National Science Bowl competition. Then in May 2008 I had talked about the EnergyWhiz Olympics and Hydrogen Sprint competition for school kids in Florida, who would then […]

The World Trade Center (WTC) has been a sensitive symbol for this country especially after 9-11. Being built at this same location in New York is the Freedom Tower symbolizing among many other things, the tenacity of our citizens. The Freedom Tower and three other towers that are a part of the rebuilt World Trade […]

Hydrogen fuel cell maker Millennium Cell has gone down in flames this month, which has been largely unnoticed by the industry or media. But, I think it’s important to acknowledge industry leaders and pioneers even when they do fall a little short. As of May 9, 2008 all employees of Millennium Cell have found themselves […]

Even though Toyota has just taken a financial hit regarding new car sales in North America this last quarter, the world’s leading automaker (arguably) in regard to sales, quality and technology has decided to continue on in the residential fuel cell market. Now, Toyota is no stranger to fuel cells as their FCHV hydrogen hybrid […]