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Fuel Cells 2000’s Fuel Cell Technology Update – July 2008

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TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS

Honda Begins Production of FCX Clarity.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has started production of the new FCX Clarity, with the first vehicle meeting U.S. specifications coming off the new dedicated fuel cell assembly line at the Honda Automobile New Model Center in Japan.  Lease sales are scheduled to begin in July in the U.S. and this fall in Japan.

http://world.honda.com/news/2008/4080616New-FCX-Clarity/

Toyota‘s FCHV-adv Achieves 515 Miles on Single Tank.

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new version of its fuel cell hydrogen vehicle, the FCHV-adv, which can travel about 515 miles on a single hydrogen fueling.  Toyota doubled the pressure of its hydrogen storage tanks to 70 megapascals and incorporated a higher-performance fuel cell, enhanced regenerative braking to recharge the battery while slowing down, and a more efficient auxiliary power system to achieve a 25% improvement in fuel economy.  The FCHV-adv has already received government approval and will be available for leasing in Japan later in 2008.

http://www.automotive-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=12711C0B-E9E1-40D7-9994-8C47DBB9FF32

London Cabs Go for the Green at the 2012 Olympics.

London black cabs will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells for the 2012 Olympics, as part of the UK government’s Technology Strategy Board’s £23 million program that includes an innovative low carbon vehicle development program.  The fuel cell/battery hybrid cabs will be able to operate for a full day without refueling, and can achieve speeds up to 75 mph.  The project involves Intelligent Energy, Lotus Engineering Ltd, London Taxis International (LTI) Ltd. and TRW Conekt. http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/articles/fuelcells/bus_news/080618_cabs.html

STATIONARY APPLICATIONS

Twelve Fuel Cells to Power New Freedom Tower in New York City.

UTC Power was selected by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to supply 12 fuel cells totaling 4.8 megawatts of power for the Freedom Tower and three other new towers under construction at the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan. The PureCell® Model 400 units will constitute one of the largest fuel cell installations in the world and are set to be delivered beginning in January 2009. http://www.utcpower.com/fs/com/bin/fs_com_Page/0,11491,0278,00.html

Fuel Cell Roars at Bronx Zoo.

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) plans to install a 200-kW fuel cell in the Wildlife Conservation Society’s “Madagascar!” exhibit at the Bronx Zoo, located inside the restored historic Lion House.  The 200-kW fuel cell will operate along with the existing on-site Bronx Zoo power facility and the Con Edison power grid.  The excess heat will be captured for heating the facility.

http://www.nypa.gov/press/2008/080619b.htm

MICRO FUEL CELLS

CMR Fuel Cells Signs MOU With Asian Manufacturer.

CMR Fuel Cells has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a leading Asian Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) agreeing to co-develop a fuel cell charger system for notebook computers. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will collaborate in the design and development of a stand-alone, hybrid Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) charger intended for consumer use.

http://www.cmrfuelcells.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=75&Itemid=4