Fuel Cells Today articles from February 2006

Fuel Cells Today archives from February 2006

Hy-Drive Establishes Commercial Operating Lease Facilities.
February 1, 2006... Hy-Drive Technologies, Ltd. recently announced the signing of strategic alliance agreements with North America finance/leasing companies Industrial Alliance Financing Group, Inc. and Money in Motion, Inc. According to Hy-Drive, both...

Air Products Commences Operations at New Hydrogen Plants.
February 1, 2006... Air Products recently announced that its new hydrogen production facilities in Convent, LA and Baytown, TX are now operational. According to Air Products, the Convent facility, which was built under the company's global alliance with...

Agni to Invest in New European Manufacturing Facility.
February 1, 2006... Agni, Inc. recently announced it will invest 65 million euros (about $79.1 million) to establish its European manufacturing facility, which will primarily focus on the production of fuel cells, fuel reformers, hydrogen power modules (HyPwr) and...

President Bush Announces Funding for Fuel Cell Research.
February 2, 2006... In the State of the Union address delivered Tuesday evening, U.S. President George Bush outlined a new "Advanced Energy Initiative" designed to help reduce America's dependence on foreign sources of energy, with the national goal of replacing...

Medis Ships 200 Fuel Cell Power Packs to General Dynamics.
February 2, 2006... Medis Technologies, Ltd. recently announced it has shipped 200 fuel cell Power Packs to General Dynamics C4 Systems for testing in preparation for delivery of commercial units to its customer base. According to Medis, the program aims to...

Rotoblock to Utilize Apollo Fuel Cell in OPE Engine.
February 2, 2006... Rotoblock recently announced it has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with Apollo Energy Systems, Inc. for the codevelopment of a hybrid electric drive-train with an integrated oscillating piston engine (OPE), for which Apollo...

Ener1 Announces Appointment of New EnerFuel President.
February 2, 2006... Ener1, Inc. recently announced the appointment of Rex Hodge to lead the company's EnerFuel operation. According to Ener1, Hodge, the founder of Anuvu, Inc., developed fuel cell products for various applications. He also performed work...

New Air Products Hydrogen Stations Begin Fueling Cars in CA.
February 3, 2006... Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. recently announced that its newest hydrogen fueling station has begun operating in Riverside, CA. The company dedicated another such station in Santa Ana, CA late last month. According to Air Products, the...

Air Liquide Coordinates European Hydrogen Vehicle Project.
February 3, 2006... Air Liquide recently announced the launch of a new project that will allow users in four regions of the European Union to test 150 full-size electrically powered vehicles fueled by hydrogen fuel cells, including scooters, tricycles,...

FCT Announces Agreement, Sales Contract With Siemens.
February 3, 2006... Fuel Cell Technologies, Ltd. (FCT) recently announced it has signed an agreement to supply Siemens Power Generation, Inc. with an Alpha five-kilowatt design data package and entered into a sales contract with the company to supply five...

Weekly Update.
February 3, 2006... RENEWABLE FUEL ASSOCIATION'S (RFA) 11TH NATIONAL ETHANOL CONFERENCE: POLICY & MARKETING -- FROM NICHE TO NATION, February 20-22, 2006, JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, NV WESTSTART'S CLEAN HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE CONFERENCE: CLEAN...

Enova Appoints New Director of Planning and Operations.
February 6, 2006... Electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems developer and manufacturer Enova Systems, Inc. recently announced the appointment of John Dexter as the company's new director of planning and operations. According to Enova,...

DOE Selects FuelCell Energy to Develop New PEM Technology.
February 6, 2006... FuelCell Energy, Inc. recently announced it has been selected for a five-year, $2.1-million, cost-shared project by the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a high-temperature membrane for the low-humidity operation of polymer electrolyte...

Canadian Real Estate Company to Acquire Equity Interest in FCT.
February 6, 2006... Vancouver, British Columbia-based real estate company Madison Pacific Properties, Inc. recently announced it has entered into an agreement to participate in the reorganization of Fuel Cell Technologies Corporation (FCT) and acquire an equity...

UT-Austin Team Develops Hydrogen Purifying Material.
February 7, 2006... Researchers at the University of Texas-Austin (UT-Austin), in conjunction with scientists at Research Triangle Institute (RTI) in Research Triangle Park, NC, have developed a new rubbery materials that is able to efficiently separate hydrogen...

Masterflex to Supply Fuel Cell Cargobikes for EU Project.
February 7, 2006... Masterflex AG recently announced that it signed in Brussels last week an agreement to supply the company's lightweight fuel cell Cargobikes as part of the trans-regional EU HYCHAIN MINITRANS project. According to Masterflex, the...

Hy-Drive Files Additional Patent Applications for G2 System.
February 8, 2006... Hy-Drive Technologies, Ltd. recently announced it has filed five additional patent applications pertaining to its G2 hydrogen generating system (HGS). Hy-Drive noted that it has already obtained four U.S. patents for the G2 system and has...

Voller Signs Joint Development Agreement With ZBT.
February 8, 2006... Portable fuel cell system developer Voller Energy Group PLC recently announced it has signed a joint development agreement with German science research institute Zentrum fur Brennstoffzellen Technik GmbH (ZBT) to extract hydrogen for use in...

CMR Appoints New CFO, Head of Fuel Cell Development.
February 8, 2006... CMR Fuel Cells plc recently announced the appointment of Simon Parsliffe as the company's new chief financial officer (CFO) and Martin Hogarth as its new head of fuel cell development. CMR noted that Parsliffe is a chartered accountant with...

FSEC Awarded DOE Funding for Fuel Cell Research.
February 8, 2006... The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) recently announced it has been awarded more than $15 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) over a five-year period to conduct research in three major energy areas, including fuel cells. FSEC...

Ener1, Inc. Announces New Addition to Board of Directors.
February 9, 2006... Fuel cell and lithium battery interest Ener1, Inc. recently announced that Marshall Cogan has joined the company's board of directors. According to Ener1, Cogan was recently named senior strategic advisor of the company's majority...

Knowledge Foundation to Host Small Fuel Cells Conference.
February 9, 2006... The Knowledge Foundation will host "Small Fuel Cells 2006: Small Fuel Cells for Portable Applications" from April 2 through 4 at the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC. On Sunday, April 2, an all-day, pre-conference workshop will be...

Fuel Cells Segment Added to Distributed Energy Stock Index.
February 9, 2006... The Distributed Energy Financial Group, LLC (DEFG) recently announced that the Index Committee of the Distributed Energy Stock Index (DESI) has approved the creation of a new segment focused on fuel cells and alternative fuels, as well as the...

Power Air Corporation Joins Fuel Cells Canada.
February 10, 2006... Livermore, CA-based Power Air Corporation recently announced it has joined Fuel Cells Canada, a nonprofit association focused on accelerating the Canadian fuel cell industry. "Our membership at Fuel Cells Canada gives us access to the...

ACI Hyrogel Reduces Platinum Requirements of PEM Fuel Cells.
February 10, 2006... Aerogel Composite, Inc. (ACI) recently announced that its Hyrogel carbon aerogel supported platinum catalyst (CASPC) has proven capable of "significantly" reducing the platinum requirements of hydrogen-powered proton exchange membrane (PEM)...

Plug Power Purchases Corporate License for DFMA Software.
February 10, 2006... Boothroyd Dewhurst, Inc. recently announced that Plug Power, Inc. has purchased a corporate license for the company's Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) software. According to Boothroyd Dewhurst, the DFMA software helps engineering...

Weekly Update.
February 10, 2006... RENEWABLE FUEL ASSOCIATION'S (RFA) 11TH NATIONAL ETHANOL CONFERENCE: POLICY & MARKETING -- FROM NICHE TO NATION, February 20-22, 2006, JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, NV WESTSTART'S CLEAN HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE CONFERENCE: CLEAN...

Millennium Cell, Jadoo Sign Development, Licensing Agreement.
February 13, 2006... Millennium Cell, Inc. recently announced it has entered into a strategic development and licensing agreement with Jadoo Power Systems, Inc. "This agreement is an important step forward in Millennium Cell's strategy to broaden our access to...

Ford Focus FCVs Employ Enova High Voltage Energy Converters.
February 13, 2006... Enova Systems recently announced that its high voltage energy converters (HVECs) are currently being used in 30 Ford Focus hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). According to Enova, the HVECs convert and regulate high voltage power to lower...

STG2, Inc. / Synergistic Technologies Group.
February 13, 2006... Rochester, NY-based STG2, Inc. / Synergistic Technologies Group is a leading communications firm that creates communication platforms, marketing strategies, public awareness campaigns and educational materials for the fuel cell, renewable and...

DaimlerChrysler Delivers FCVs to Los Angeles International Airport.
February 14, 2006... DaimlerChrysler recently presented the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with five fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz vehicles for use in its fleet. "Los Angeles World Airports has been committed to alternative fuel technology since...

Protonex Develops Prototype APU for Military Applications.
February 14, 2006... Protonex Technology Corporation recently announced it has developed a prototype auxiliary power unit (APU) for use by the U.S. military as a refuelable power source. According to Protonex, the APU will capable of replacing eight auxiliary...

Ener1 to Receive $5.52 Million in Financing.
February 14, 2006... Fuel cell and lithium battery interest Ener1, Inc. recently announced that its majority shareholder Ener1 Group, Inc. has exercised warrants for 34.5 million shares of the company's common stock to provide $2.76 million in immediate working...

Power Air Looks to Enter Backup Generator Market.
February 15, 2006... Livermore, CA-based Power Air Corporation recently announced its intention to enter the indoor and outdoor backup generator markets with the company's zinc air fuel cell (ZAFC)-based technology. "Utilizing our state-of-the-art, zinc-based...

Protonex Expands License Agreement With Millennium Cell.
February 15, 2006... Millennium Cell, Inc. recently announced that Protonex Technology Corporation has exercised its option to license Millennium's Hydrogen on Demand technology for industrial and medical markets. "As an existing partner in the military market,...

Quantum Announces Acquisition of Regency Conversions.
February 15, 2006... Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. recently announced that its subsidiary Tecstar Automotive Group has acquired Texas-based special vehicle manufacturer Regency Conversions, Inc. for 1.8 million shares of Quantum common stock and...

Nanomix Receives New Patents for Hydrogen Storage Technology.
February 16, 2006... Nanomix, Inc. recently announced it has been issued two additional U.S. patents related to hydrogen storage technology. "These advancements allow hydrogen to be stored at lower pressure than conventional methods, resulting in safe and...

NextEnergy, BP Collaborate on Hydrogen Refueling Station.
February 16, 2006... Non profit "alternative energy accelerator" NextEnergy recently announced it has signed an agreement with BP to establish a hydrogen refueling station at NextEnergy's new TechTown facility in Detroit, MI. According to NextEnergy, the new...

Darnell Group to Host Portable Power Developer's Conference.
February 16, 2006... Darnell Group will host "Portable Power Developer's Conference '06" from April 3 through April 5 at the Richardson Hotel in Richardson, TX. The conference will open the morning of Monday, April 3, with a two-hour plenary session, including...

Franklin Fuel Cells Receives PEDA Grant.
February 16, 2006... Franklin Fuel Cells, Inc. recently announced it has received a $408,737 grant from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) for an applied research project for ongoing development of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for...

Next Week's Publishing Schedule.
February 17, 2006... EIN will not publish its newsletters on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents' Day. We will resume our regular production schedule on Tuesday, February 21. (EIN EDITOR: 2/16)

NMHBC Directed to Draft Hydrogen Liability Insurance Legislation.
February 17, 2006... The New Mexico Hydrogen Business Council (NMHBC) recently announced that the state House of Representatives has unanimously passed a resolution directing the council draft legislation that would create a state-operated liability insurance...

Nissan Canada to Test X-Trial Fuel Cell Vehicle.
February 17, 2006... Nissan Canada, Inc. recently announced that it plans to test a fuel cell-powered vehicle in Vancouver, British Columbia. According to Nissan Canada, the X-Trail FCV will be tested by Powertech Labs, Inc., a subsidiary of BC Hydro. ...

Weekly Update.
February 17, 2006... RENEWABLE FUEL ASSOCIATION'S (RFA) 11TH NATIONAL ETHANOL CONFERENCE: POLICY & MARKETING -- FROM NICHE TO NATION, February 20-22, 2006, JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, NV WESTSTART'S CLEAN HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE CONFERENCE: CLEAN...

FuelCell Energy Announces Retirement of Chief Technology Officer.
February 21, 2006... FuelCell Energy, Inc. recently announced that Dr. Hans Maru will step down from his position as chief technology officer of the firm. According to FuelCell Energy, Maru will remain as a consultant to the company for the advancement of its...

EnerFuel Relocates Headquarters to Established Fuel Cell Plant.
February 21, 2006... Ener1, Inc. recently announced that its EnerFuel subsidiary has relocated its headquarters to a larger and more equipped fuel cell facility that has been leased in West Palm Beach, FL. According to Ener1, the 7,600-square-foot facility,...

PG&E to Test Three New DaimlerChrysler F-Cell Vehicles.
February 21, 2006... Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently announced receipt of three DaimlerChrysler F-Cell vehicles as part of a two-year test project under which the fuel cell vehicles will be operated on a daily basis to help determine if the...

Millennium Cell, Gecko to Develop Portable Fuel Cell Systems.
February 21, 2006... Millennium Cell, Inc. recently announced a three-year joint development program with Gecko Energy Technologies, Inc. aimed at developing and commercializing portable fuel cell systems for military, medical, industrial and consumer electronics...

Hydrogenics Delivers Fuel Cell Backup Generator to Bell Canada.
February 22, 2006... Hydrogenics Corporation recently announced it has delivered and commissioned a fuel cell backup power generator at Bell Canada's Burlington, Ontario telecommunications site. "Our fuel cell power offerings, all based on Hydrogenics'...

ECD Ovonics Announces Second-quarter Financial Results.
February 22, 2006... Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) recently announced its financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2005, reporting a quarterly net loss of $5.7 million, compared to a net loss of $12.4 million, excluding special...

Hydrogenics Appoints New VP of Business Development.
February 23, 2006... Hydrogenics Corporation recently announced the appointment of John Werderman as the company's new vice president of business development. In his new role, Werderman will lead market development and sales efforts for the Power Systems business...

GreenShift Announces Acquisition of H2 Energy Solutions.
February 23, 2006... GreenShift Corporation recently announced it has acquired development stage company H2 Energy Solutions, Inc. (HES). According to GreenShift, HES is focused on the use of proprietary technologies to help improve the cost-effectiveness of...

Webcom to Host 'Fuel Cell 2006' in Raleigh/Durham.
February 23, 2006... Webcom Communications Corporation will host "Fuel Cell 2006: Conference & Exhibit on Advancements in Applications & Technology" on June 6 and 7 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center in Raleigh/Durham, NC. The conference will...

Protonex Announces New Appointments to Executive Team.
February 24, 2006... Protonex Technology Corporation recently announced it has named John Connolly as the company's new chief financial officer (CFO) and Michael McCarthy as its new vice president of commercial business development. According to Protonex,...

Millennium Cell Reports Fourth-quarter Financial Results.
February 24, 2006... Eatontown, NJ-based hydrogen battery technology developer Millennium Cell recently announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005, reporting a quarterly net loss of $2.3 million, or five cents per share, compared...

Samsung Unit Reports Enhanced Powering Capability of New FC.
February 24, 2006... South Korean newspaper JoongAng Daily recently reported that Samsung Group unit Samsung SDI Company, Ltd. has manufactured a new fuel cell (FC) for use in mobile devices that the company says has proven capable of powering portable media...

Weekly Update.
February 24, 2006... WESTSTART'S CLEAN HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE CONFERENCE: CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND FUELS -- ARE WE THERE YET?, February 22-24, 2006, Hilton San Diego Resort, San Diego, CA RENEWABLE ENERGY FINANCE AND INVESTMENT SUMMIT: NAVIGATING OPPORTUNITIES &...

Toyota, GM to Terminate Joint Fuel Cell Vehicle Research.
February 27, 2006... Japan's Asahi Shimbun reported last week that Toyota Motor Corporation and General Motors Corporation (GM) have announced plans to terminate their joint fuel cell vehicle (FCV) research and development efforts at the end of next month, citing...

FuelCell Energy Reports Record-setting Performance for DFC/T.
February 27, 2006... FuelCell Energy, Inc. recently announced that its Direct FuelCell/Turbine (DFC/T) combined-cycle system has achieved a record-setting performance of 56 percent electrical efficiency in the sub-megawatt class for 800 continuous hours during...

WPI Develops New Reactor to Reduce Hydrogen Production Cost.
February 27, 2006... Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) recently announced that a research team led by WPI professor of chemical engineering Yi Hua Ma has developed a new reactor with the potential to help reduce the cost of producing hydrogen for fuel cells...

Franklin Fuel Cells Earns Additional U.S. Patents.
February 28, 2006... Franklin Fuel Cells recently announced that the company's proprietary technology for its copper-ceria anode and direct oxidation solid oxide fuel cell has been awarded two additional U.S. patents. According to Franklin Fuel Cells, the first...

ARSC Funds Hydra Fuel Cell Certification Through UL, FCC.
February 28, 2006... American Security Resources Corporation (ARSC) recently announced that it has raised capital to fund Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification processes for the company's HydraStax fuel cells. ...

Ballard Appoints New President, Chief Executive Officer.
February 28, 2006... Ballard Power Systems recently announced the appointment of John Sheridan as the company's new president and CEO, effective immediately. According to Ballard, Sheridan previously served as president and chief operating officer of Bell...