Fuel Cells Today articles from September 2003

Fuel Cells Today archives from September 2003

PPL Installs Fuel Cell System at Zoot Campus.
September 2, 2003... PPL Corporation subsidiary PPL Montana recently installed a fuel cell energy system at the Bozeman, MT campus of financial services company Zoot Enterprises. The system features two 250-kilowatt fuel cells powered by natural gas that will...

IdaTech Installs Propane-powered FC in Cascade Mountain Range.
September 2, 2003... Fuel cell (FC) technology firm IdaTech recently announced the installation of a 3.6-kilowatt, propane-fueled FC system in the Cascade mountain range near Bend, OR "to operate in an off-grid telecom application for field test and evaluation" --...

GTI Reports Second-Quarter Financial Results.
September 2, 2003... Calgary, Alberta-based Global Thermoelectric, Inc. (GTI), a leader in the development of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) products, recently announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, reporting a quarterly net loss of...

Tokyo Gas, MHI Develop New Hydrogen Extraction Method.
September 3, 2003... The Nihon Keizai Shimbun recently reported that Tokyo Gas Company and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have co-developed a new method for extracting hydrogen from Tokyo natural gas (NG) supplies for use in powering fuel cells. ...

NEC to Produce Methanol FC-Powered Laptop.
September 3, 2003... Japanese computer manufacturer NEC Corporation recently announced plans to begin selling next year a laptop computer powered by a methanol fuel cell (FC). According to the company, rather than recharge a lithium-ion battery, the most...

PEC Report Says Oil Industry Can Supply Enough Hydrogen for FCVs.
September 3, 2003... The Petroleum Energy Center (PEC) of Japan recently released a report indicating that the oil industry could potentially supply enough hydrogen for the country's future fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). According to the report, oil refiners, which...

Acumentrics, Sumitomo to Sell SOFCs n Japan.
September 4, 2003... Acumentrics Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation recently announced the formation of Acumentrics Japan Company, which will market and sell Acumentrics' proprietary tubular solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power systems throughout Japan. ...

Robins AFB Installs Hydrogen FC.
September 4, 2003... Robins Air Force Base (AFB) in Georgia, in partnership with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, recently announced the installation of an onsite hydrogen fuel cell (FC) test unit...

IIR to Host World Nano-Economic Congress in DC.
September 4, 2003... The Institute for International Research (IIR) will host the World Nano-Economic Congress (WNEC), an event "that focuses on the entire value chain of nanotechnology from researchers' labs to government funding agencies to the board rooms of...

P&E Develops New Hydrogen Separation Technology.
September 5, 2003... Ivyland, PA-based Power+Energy, Inc. (P&E) recently announced it has developed a new hybrid hydrogen separation technology specifically designed for fuel cell applications. "Using advanced nano-technology, a system the size of a typical...

Sustainable Energy Delivers Inverters to Stationary FC Developer.
September 5, 2003... Calgary, Alberta-based Sustainable Energy Technologies, Ltd., recently announced it has delivered several bi-directional, grid-interactive inverters to a leading developer of stationary fuel cell (FC) systems. According to the company, the...

Palcan Develops Stationary 2-KW PEM FC System.
September 5, 2003... Palcan Fuel Cells, Ltd. recently announced the successful completion of its joint development project with Goodings Environmental, Inc. and Fuel Cells Canada to create "a regenerative system that could provide back-up, 'off-grid' power for the...

Scientists Examine Stratospheric Hydrogen Levels.
September 8, 2003... The University of California-Berkeley (UC Berkeley) recently announced that a team of scientists from UC Berkeley, the California Institute of Technology, the National Center for Atmospheric Research and the University of California-Irvine have...

SHEC Labs Completes Final Closing of Private Placement Offering.
September 8, 2003... Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based Solar Hydrogen Energy Corporation (SHEC Labs), a developer of a solar thermal energy process to produce hydrogen for use in internal combustion retrofits, fuel cell vehicles and power plants, recently announced it...

ABI Says Hydrogen Infrastructure Crucial for 1 Million FCVs by 2015.
September 8, 2003... Oyster Bay, NY-based market research firm ABI recently released a new report, titled "Hydrogen Infrastructure: Business Models, Adoption Cycles and Scenario Forecasts for the Development of Fuel Cell Markets in North America," which predicts...

Delphi SOFC Capable of Operating on Coal-Derived Fuel Gas.
September 9, 2003... Delphi Corporation recently announced it has proven that its Solid-State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) second-generation solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) can use gasified coal for power. According to the company, the feasibility study took...

Umicore FC Division Purchases Catalyst Patents.
September 9, 2003... The Hanau-Wolfgang, Germany-based fuel cell (FC) division of Umicore, a producer and marketer of metal powders, compounds and materials, recently announced it has acquired a FC catalyst technology patent portfolio from the Max Planck Institute...

Intertech to Host Hydrogen Production and Storage Forum.
September 9, 2003... Intertech Corporation will host "H2PS -- The 2003 Hydrogen Production and Storage Forum: Assessing the 'Here-and-Now' Technical, Strategic and Commercial Opportunities for Generating and Storing Hydrogen Fuel" December 3 through 5 at the Hilton...

Dana to Manufacture HyRadix Hydrogen Fuel Processors.
September 10, 2003... Dana Corporation and HyRadix, Inc. recently announced they have entered into agreements to "cooperate on the design and supply of small-scale fuel processing systems." Under the agreement, Dana said it will "apply its...

Hyundai to Debut FCHEV at Challenge Bibendum.
September 10, 2003... Hyundai Motor Company recently announced plans to debut its prototype Santa Fe Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FCHEV), "which combines battery power with fuel cell-generated power for maximum efficiency and performance," at the 2003...

EU Official Comments on Progress of Hydrogen Economy.
September 10, 2003... European Union (EU) officials recently reported that EU research commissioner Philippe Busquin informed attendees at last week's European Hydrogen Energy Conference in Grenoble, France that the EU expects to have a hydrogen "technology...

FCE Reports 3rd-quarter, 9-month Financial Results.
September 11, 2003... Danbury, CT-based fuel cell developer and manufacturer FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCE) recently announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended July 31, reporting a quarterly net loss of $15 million, or 38 cents per...

Avista Labs Receives CE, CSA Certifications for FC.
September 11, 2003... Avista Labs recently announced it has received Compliance Engineering (CE) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certifications for its one-kilowatt Independence 1000 fuel cell product. According to Avista, a CE mark on a product...

HET Demonstrates New Methane Reformer.
September 11, 2003... Sun Valley, CA-based Harvest Energy Technology, Inc. (HET) recently announced the successful demonstration of its steam methane reformer (SMR) fuel processor at the Canadian National Exhibition during the "Green Day" event held at the...

Infocast to Host Energy Venture Fair IV in PA.
September 11, 2003... Infocast, Inc. will host the Energy Venture Fair IV, "a showcase and networking event for established and emerging growth companies, venture capitalists, service providers and corporate development executives focused on bringing new innovations...

GTI Reports Results of DMFC Tests.
September 12, 2003... The Gas Technology Institute (GTI), in a cooperative program with the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), recently reported test results indicating that a new GTI-developed membrane for use in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells (FCs) "has...

NexTech Opens FC Research and Manufacturing Facility in OH.
September 12, 2003... Ohio governor Bob Taft recently announced his participation in the opening of NexTech Material's new "state-of-the-art" fuel cell (FC) research and manufacturing facility in Lewis Center, OH. According to state officials, the State of Ohio,...

MTI Micro Executives to Speak at International FC Conferences.
September 12, 2003... MTI MicroFuel Cells, Inc. recently announced that the company's vice president and chief technology officer Shimshon Gottesfeld, as well as MTI Micro CEO Alan Soucy, are scheduled to speak about "company progress and advancements in the...

ST Reports Research Progress on FCs for Cell Phones.
September 15, 2003... Silicon chip manufacturer STMicroelectronics recently announced that one of its research and development teams has reported progress in developing micro fuel cells (FCs) that could potentially eliminate "the need to regularly recharge batteries...

Dana Opens New Fuel Cell Support Centers in England, Japan.
September 15, 2003... Dana Corporation recently announced it has opened new "Fuel Cell Support Centers" in Rugby, England, and Toyohashi, Japan, "to support the development of fuel cell technologies for use in offices, homes and vehicles of the future." ...

PolyFuel Receives $2-Million Grant From NIST.
September 15, 2003... Mountain View, CA-based PolyFuel, a leading provider of fuel cell membrane technology for portable applications, recently announced it has been awarded a $2-million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Advanced...

Steven Fischer Joins Mechanical Technology Board.
September 16, 2003... Mechanical Technology, Inc. (MTI) recently announced that Urbach Kahn & Werlin Advisors, Inc. chairman Steven Fischer has joined MTI's board of directors and will serve as the company's audit committee chairman. Fischer is a former...

NSF Sponsors SBIR/STTR Conference in Cleveland.
September 16, 2003... The National Science Foundation (NSF) is sponsoring the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Conference, an opportunity to learn about the more than $1.6 billion in grants and contracts available...

WSU Offers Alternative Energy Degree Program.
September 16, 2003... Wayne State University's (WSU) College of Engineering recently announced that the first course of a new master's degree program in alternative energy technology (AET) will be offered during the upcoming winter semester. According to...

NIST Awards $3.9 Million to Plug Power for FC Development.
September 17, 2003... Plug Power, Inc. recently announced a $3.9-million program award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as part of NIST's Advanced Technology Program for stationary fuel cell (FC) research and development. Plug...

Stuart Energy, Dynetek Sign Strategic Alliance Agreement.
September 17, 2003... Stuart Energy Systems Corporation recently announced it has signed a strategic alliance agreement with Dynetek Industries "relating to the supply by Dynetek of stationary hydrogen storage systems for Stuart Energy's Hydrogen Energy Station...

NAVC Report Assesses Progress of Fuel Cell Technology.
September 17, 2003... The Northeast Advanced Vehicle Consortium (NAVC) recently published a report, titled "Future Wheels II: A Survey of Expert Opinion on the Future of Transportation Fuel Cells and Fuel Cell Infrastructure," indicating that "hydrogen storage...

FC Plane to Feature UQM Electric Propulsion System.
September 18, 2003... UQM Technologies, Inc. recently announced that a UQM electric propulsion system will be used in a "special project" involving Boeing and five other companies "to develop and flight-test an electric motor-driven airplane powered by fuel cells...

CA to Host Michelin 2003 Challenge Bibendum.
September 18, 2003... Michelin recently announced that its 2003 Challenge Bibendum, an event featuring "environmentally positive vehicles from the world's automakers," is scheduled to take place September 23 through 25 at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA. ...

Sweden Opens New Hydrogen Fueling Station.
September 18, 2003... Stuart Energy Systems Corporation recently announced that Sydkraft, a major energy company in northern Europe, officially unveiled a new hydrogen fueling station in Malmo, Sweden. According to officials, Stuart Energy's Hydrogen Energy...

Avista Labs Secures $5 Million in Additional Equity Financing.
September 22, 2003... Avista Labs recently announced it has secured an additional $5 million in equity financing from San Diego, CA-based Enterprise Partners Venture Capital (EPVC). Avista also announced that EPVC managing director Naser Partovi will join...

LADWP Dedicates FC at Treatment Plant in CA.
September 22, 2003... The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Department of Public Works/Bureau of Sanitation recently announced the dedication of a new fuel cell (FC) at the Terminal Island Treatment Plant in San Pedro, CA. "This new,...

Florida to Host 2003 Fuel Cell Seminar.
September 22, 2003... The "2003 Fuel Cell Seminar -- Fuel Cells for Secure, Sustainable Energy" will be held November 3 through 7 at the Fontainebleau Hilton Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. Conference organizers noted that a pre-conference "Tutorial on Power...

SatCon Delivers Prototype PCS for FC Power Generation Unit.
September 23, 2003... Cambridge, MA-based electronic power control systems developer and manufacturer SatCon Technology Corporation recently announced it has delivered "a prototype power conditioning system (PCS) for a 75-kilowatt fuel cell [(FC)] power generation...

Astris Tests New Hydrogen Production System on FC.
September 23, 2003... Astris Energi, Inc. recently announced it has "successfully conducted a test in which one of its fuel cells [(FCs)] was operated using the hydrogen fuel produced by a new and potentially low-cost process demonstrated by [Alternate Energy...

MMC Develops New Fuel Cell-Powered Minivan.
September 23, 2003... Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) recently announced the development of a new fuel cell-powered version of the Mitsubishi Grandis minivan, which the company aims to test as part of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry...

CIO Selects Plug Power as Top 100 Company.
September 24, 2003... Latham, NY-based Plug Power, Inc., a designer, manufacturer and marketer of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells for stationary applications, recently announced it has received a "CIO 100" award from IDG's CIO magazine, "which recognizes...

ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures Names Hydrogen Unit VP.
September 24, 2003... ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures recently appointed Rick Zalesky to serve as vice president of its Hydrogen Business Unit. According to officials, Zalesky, who has held a variety of supervisory and management roles in ChevronTexaco's...

Manitoba, Iceland to Promote Hydrogen Development.
September 24, 2003... The governments of Iceland and the Canadian province of Manitoba recently announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on hydrogen development. "Iceland has taken a leadership role and gained considerable profile globally...

Dynetek to Supply Fuel Storage Systems to DaimlerChrysler.
September 25, 2003... Dynetek Industries, Ltd. recently announced it will deliver 60 onboard hydrogen fuel storage systems to DaimlerChrysler for use in the automaker's Mercedes Benz A Class fuel cell vehicles. According to Dynetek, the 5,000...

Infocast to Host Energy Venture Fair IV in PA.
September 25, 2003... Infocast, Inc. will host the Energy Venture Fair IV, "a showcase and networking event for established and emerging growth companies, venture capitalists, service providers and corporate development executives focused on bringing new innovations...

Illinois 2 H2 Launches Regional Forums on Hydrogen Economy.
September 25, 2003... Illinois 2 H2, a public private partnership established by the Illinois Coalition and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity "to position Illinois as a leader in the research and commercialization of hydrogen-based...

Schwarzenegger Environment Plan Promotes Hydrogen Fuel Cells.
September 26, 2003... California gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger recently unveiled his proposed energy policy, which calls for the use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) as part of a plan to cut the state's air pollution by up to 50 percent. If...

Rolls-Royce to Lead European Fuel Cell Effort.
September 26, 2003... Roll-Royce recently announced that the European Commission has provided funding for a European fuel cell development program led by the automaker. According to Rolls-Royce, the program will be directed by its subsidiary Rolls-Royce Fuel...

EDTA to Host International EV Symposium in CA.
September 26, 2003... The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) will host the 20th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS-20), a "gathering for the exchange of information and the conduct of global business for the battery, hybrid...

Engelhard Launches Desulfurization Techniques.
September 29, 2003... Engelhard Corporation recently announced the introduction of "three different approaches to removing sulfur from both natural and liquid petroleum gas used in fuel cell applications." According to Engelhard, desulfurization of fuels is...

Palcan Receives Additional Funding for MEA Process.
September 29, 2003... Natural Resources Canada recently awarded $175,000 Canadian (about $130,000 U.S.) in funding to Palcan Fuel Cells, Ltd. to support the second phase of Palcan's membrane electrode assembly (MEA) automation process. Palcan said the funding...

DOE Secretary Announces 10 New Fuel Cell Research Grants.
September 29, 2003... Department of Energy (DOE) secretary Spencer Abraham recently announced 10 new DOE research grants totaling $4.2 million, which "will be matched by another $1.2 million from university and private-sector participants for research aimed at...

Toyota Expands 'Real World' Testing of FCHVs.
September 30, 2003... Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) recently announced plans to lease for testing two additional hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles (FCHVs) to the University of California-Irvine's (UC-Irvine) National Fuel Cell Research Center and...

American Honda to Supply Two FCVs to San Francisco.
September 30, 2003... American Honda recently announced it will supply two Honda FCX hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) to the city of San Francisco, CA. According to officials, the city plans to add the FCVs to its fleet of more than 700 alternative...

Itochu, Ener1 Form Enerstruct, Inc.
September 30, 2003... Fort Lauderdale, FL-based lithium battery and fuel cells developer Ener1, Inc. recently announced it has joined with its investor, Itochu Corporation, to form Enerstruct, Inc., a new company in Japan "that has the exclusive rights to...