Apollo's fuel-cell power legacy (16/07/09)

The legacy of the space race means there are a number of high-tech companies in California devoted to the development of fuel cell technology, the BBC reports. Fritz Prinz, the chair of mechanical engineering at Stanford University, told the news provider the enterprises are "trying to create new ideas, making fuel cells more cost effective, more efficient, for a variety of different applications from personal power to mobile applications such as cars".

Hydrogenics Awarded Two Renewable Energy Projects in Europe (28/07/09)

Hydrogen generation and fuel cell products manufacturer Hydrogenics has signed deals with two European companies concerning the provision of fuel cells for primary and back-up power supply purposes. HyPM Rack stationary systems will be delivered to Nukissiorfiit in Nuuk, Greenland and the Abalone Group in Nantes, France.

Toshiba to Launch Fuel-cell Charger Soon (05/08/09)

Toshiba's new president has announced that the company's direct methanol fuel cell-based external battery charger will be launched within the next two months, pcworld.com reports. It had previously been expected that the product, which can be used to charge portable gadgets such as mobile phones and MP3 players, would be ready by the first quarter of this year.

FuelCon delivers eight test stations to Johannesburg and Cape Town (28/07/09)

Eight of FuelCon's test stations from its Evaluator C50-LT line have been ordered by the University of Cape Town and the Johannesburg-based research council Mintek. The move forms part of the South African government's attempt to secure 25 per cent of the global fuel cell industry's PGM catalyst market by 2020. The test stations will be used to assess various PEM fuel cell components.

Follow on Order for 30 Fuel Cell Systems (22/07/09)

IdaTech has received an order for 30 ElectraGen hydrogen fuel cell systems for delivery in 2009 and early 2010. The order was made by IdaTech's original equipment manufacturer partner b+w Electronic Systems, with 22 of the 30 units already having been sold. The systems will be used for a number of purposes including on telecom sites and UPS applications.

Intelligent Energy Raises USD 30 Million (21/07/09)

Intelligent Energy has raised $30 million from existing and new investors to help fund the next stage of its growth. The company is working towards the commercialisation of its fuel cell products for the mass market.

Ballard Fuel Cells To Power Telecom Backup Power Units For Motorola (13/07/09)

One of Ballard Power System's FCgen-1020ACS fuel cell products is being used to power a 1.6 kiloWatt backup power system. The fuel cell product is being deployed by an affiliate of Dantherm Power as part of a fully-integrated cabinet solution for Motorola TETRA base stations on Denmark's SINE network.

Anglo subsidiaries launch fuel-cell-based power generator in Limpopo (17/07/09)

A stationary fuel cell generator plant has been installed in Lephalale, Limpopo by Anglo Platinum and its subsidiary Anglo Coal, Mining Weekly reports. Although the fuel cell's output pales in comparison with the energy used by either Anglo Platinum or Anglo Coal, Anglo Platinum commercial head for beneficiation and industrial development Michael Joseph said the system would nevertheless be contributing to the Eskom grid.

NRL's XFC UAS achieves flight endurance milestone (06/08/09)

A fuel cell-powered eXperimental Fuel Cell (XFC) unmanned aerial system (UAS) has been successfully tested by the Naval Research Laboratory. The XFC UAS was in the air for more than six hours as the NRL continued its quest to develop the fuel cell technology for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.

World's First-hydrogen Powered Yacht With A Fully Integrated Laboratory Will Study Mediterranean Pollution (19/07/09)

The first hydrogen fuel cell-powered yacht with a fully-integrated laboratory is due to be unveiled in France at the Paris Boat Show this December. The fuel cell was developed by CEA Liten of Grenoble and will help power the yacht on a ten-month journey around the Mediterranean coast which is due to start in March 2010.

Proton Motor supplies power system to world’s first fuel-cell driven street cleaning vehicle (15/07/09)

The world's first fuel-cell driven street cleaning vehicle has been delivered to the city of Basle by a Swiss consortium. The fuel cell was manufactured by Proton Motor Fuel Cell and the vehicle is due to be tested by the city's Civil Engineering Office, which is responsible for keeping the streets tidy.

Delft students present their new hydrogen kart (15/07/09)

Students at the Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands have given their first public demonstration of a new hydrogen fuel cell-powered racing kart. The kart will be entered into this year's Formula Zero Championship, which tests vehicles powered by hydrogen and do not produce harmful emissions. The series kicks off on August 20th in England.

SFC receives contract from Daimler: on-board fuel cells to power in government vehicles (27/07/09)

Smart Fuel Cell AG has received an order for 130 EFOY Pro 1600 fuel cell systems from the Mercedes Benz Cologne/Leverkusen branch of Daimler AG. The fuel cell systems will be installed as an onboard power supply in Mercedes-Benz sprinter vans, which are used by officials as mobile offices. It is hoped the technology will help to secure a reliable source of power for people using the mobile offices.

Hydrogen-Powered Buses Hit Brazillian Streets (24/07/09)

The first of a number of fuel cell buses due to be operated in Brazil is set to service the ABD Metropolitan Corridor in Sao Paulo, Reuters reports. According to the news provider, the choice of Sao Paulo as the first Brazilian city to receive a fuel cell bus as part of the programme is apt as it has the largest bus fleet in the world, making air quality a particular concern.

Hydrogen Gets More Funding from US Congress (31/07/09)Summary: 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations

A $33 billion bill which will increase funding for fuel cell vehicle development has been passed by the US House of Representatives. The grant will see $40 million set aside for hydrogen transportation systems development.

Legislation would restore hydrogen research funds (19/07/09)

Finally, funding for hydrogen research could be increased under plans being considered by the US Senate and House of Representatives. According to thestate.com, the House is mulling over $153 million for hydrogen and fuel cell research, while the Senate is also set to rule on $190 million worth of funding.

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