Heliocentris and FAUN develop hybrid vehicle for BSR (05/08/10)

Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG has ordered a 32kW fuel cell storage solution for garbage collection vehicles in Germany.

The company has formed a partnership with FAUN Umwelttechnik GmbH & Co KG, Europe's largest disposal vehicle manufacturer, to deliver the new systems.

IdaTech wins ElectraGen order (09/08/10)

IdaTech has confirmed the phase three roll-out of its latest hydrogen back-up power fuel cell systems in Indonesia.

Partner Cascadiant will now install a further 154 ElectraGen units on the islands of Sumatra and Lombok, having already implemented 100 across the country.

IdaTech Announces Third Expansion of Advanced Fuel Cell Technology Deployment in Indonesia With Cascadiant (09/08/10)

IdaTech Chief Executive Harol Koyama expressed his delight at securing the deal, which further crystallises the firm's place in the Asian fuel cell industry.

"We are excited that Asia continues to lead the world in the adoption of our fuel cell technology, and pleased to be working with our partner Cascadiant to supply fuel cell systems specifically for the Indonesian market," he said.

Hydrogenics Announces Strategic Alliance With CommScope (09/08/10)

Hydrogenics Corporation has joined forces with CommScope in order to develop and deliver next-generation fuel cell modules for back-up telecommunications power.

The deal will also see CommScope spend $8.5 million to acquire a maximum stake of 2,186,906 shares in Hydrogenics.

"CommScope firmly believes in the market for fuel cell back-up power systems," said CommScope Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Ted Hally.

"Hydrogenics' fuel cell technology within this space offers the most attractive and robust application, and they have many years of experience in systems design and integration."

First commercial hydrogen fuel cell power system for unmanned aircraft launched today (11/08/10)

Horizon Energy Systems has commenced sales of its new AEROPAK hydrogen fuel cell power system for unmanned aircraft.

Described as the world's most advanced energy storage system, the product is capable of extending the duration of the 5-10kg class of unmanned flights by over 300 per cent.

"The AEROPAK is no longer a proof of concept, a bench-top demonstrator, or a one-off working prototype," said Managing Director Gareth Tang.

"It is a field-tested airborne system with a high degree of reliability and we are already taking orders from a number of world-leading Unmanned Aerial Vehicle market participants."

World's Largest Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generator Set to Deploy (11/08/10)

The world's largest hydrogen fuel cell is set to commence a five-year trial in Eastlake, Ohio, it has been confirmed.

Mounted on wheels and with the ability to power a small town, the CLEARgen unit is based on Ballard Power Systems' proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology.

A deal between Ballard and Ohio's FirstEnergy Generation Corporation will see the new design deployed for the first time in tests.

AlumiFuel Power, Inc. Begins Development of Man Portable Fuel Cell Power Source Aimed at Large Market (11/08/10)

AlumiFuel Power is developing a man portable PEM fuel cell hydrogen generator, it has been confirmed.

The system is designed to be capable of powering a 25W-500W fuel cell.

Locally-developed fuel cell powered bike launched in South Africa (12/08/10)

A hydrogen fuel cell-powered bicycle has been launched in South Africa.

Designed by former Ducati motorbike guru Pierre Terblanche, the 'Ahi Fambeni' bicycle features hydrogen storage technology developed by Hydrogen SA Systems.

APFCT won Taiwan government contracts for fleet demonstration of fuel cell scooters and micro cars (13/08/10)

Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies has won a contract to demonstrate its new fuel cell micro car in Taiwan.

The company will develop a ten-strong fleet - with each model featuring a 48V fuel cell battery hybrid system with output of between 3kW and 5kW - between now and early 2011.

New venture aims to manufacture fuel cells in SA by 2013 (13/08/10)

A new company will be set up in South Africa to market and distribute fuel cells across the country by 2013.

Clean Energy Incorporated is a partnership between the Department of the Science and Technology, Altergy Systems and Anglo Platinum, the world's largest producer of the precious metal.

Anthea Bath, Anglo's Head of Market Development and Research, revealed that the new company will also be focusing on the sub-Saharan Africa market.

"It is potentially a very large platinum demand segment," she said in an interview with Reuters.

"We don't see it as a short-term demand growth driver, but over the long term it will have a role to play."

Altergy powers up in fuel cell market (20/08/10)

Altergy Systems is hoping its presence in South Africa will boost its aim of becoming the main player in back-up power for the telecommunications industry.

Over the past nine months, the firm has also deployed fuel cells for MetroPCS in south Florida and powered metal detectors and portable lighting systems at the Academy Awards.

Altergy is increasing its workforce and boosting revenue in order to meet its target, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.

Fuel-cell aircraft set to mask high-performing predecessor (18/08/10)

The German Aerospace Centre has revealed that it will release an improved fuel cell-powered aircraft next year.

Antares DLR-H2 was the world's first piloted aircraft powered entirely by fuel cells, but the company has claimed that the new Antares H3 will offer range and durability improvements on its predecessor.

Volkswagen Successfully Tests a New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Jetta (18/08/10)

Volkswagen has completed its first long-range test on its new Jetta HY.POWER fuel cell car, it has been confirmed.

Europe's largest automaker trialled the vehicle - which has zero emissions - on the 6,578ft Simplon Pass stretch of land between Switzerland and Italy.

"The (Jetta) SunFuel vehicle represents one of the first steps toward the introduction of a desirable production fuel cell car that could potentially be filled up at a local gas station," said the company.

Lung-style fuel cell needs less bling for more oomph (22/08/10)

A new fuel cell which is modelled on a lung and uses less platinum catalyst than traditional designs could improve efficiency and reduce costs, it has been claimed.

Signe Kjelstrup and colleagues at the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters in Oslo produced a fuel cell which uses the bronchial structure of the lungs to supply hydrogen and oxygen to their relevant electrodes.

Gases are subsequently spread more evenly across the catalyst and the greater surface area requires less platinum, according to a report in the publication New Scientist.

New Use for Fuel Cells: Backing Up the Telecom Network (20/08/10)

A programme rolled out in the US to test the suitability of PEM fuel cells for telecommunications back-up power is proving a success, Matter Network reports.

Last year, Sprint Nextel joined forces with ReliOn, Altergy, Air Products and Chemicals, and a host of other firms to deliver 260 hydrogen fuel cells, with $7.3 million in government backing.

"The early feedback from Sprint is that the programme is poised for success and that it will serve as a blueprint for the telecoms industry to utilise PEM fuel cells for back-up power," noted the news provider.

"This makes 2010 the year when the fuel cell industry appears poised to prove out a well established technology in a legitimate wide-scale commercialisation opportunity."

BirdEye 650LE Mini-UAV Uses Fuel Cell to Fly Six Hour Missions (23/08/10)

Fuel cell technology has significantly improved the performance of a mini unmanned aircraft in Israel, defence-update.net reports.

Israel Aerospace Industries has revealed that implementing a PEM fuel cell system more than doubled the flight endurance of the Birdeye 650 to six hours.

Fuel cell vehicles still planned, despite EV boom (25/08/10)

Hyundai could release a production fuel cell vehicle as early as 2012, according to a new report by motoring blog Autoweek.

The South Korean automaker intends to produce 10,000 units of the vehicle per year by 2015, although initial output levels are likely to be between 500 and 1,000.

New Holland Zero Emission Tractor of the Future Makes North American Debut (24/08/10)

A fuel cell-powered tractor has been unveiled in North America for the first time.

New Holland's NH2 vehicle, which was rolled out on 31st August at the 2010 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, is a 106bhp prototype which is almost silent and has no harmful emissions.

SunHydro to Receive Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicles (26/08/10)

Ten fuel cell vehicles manufactured by Toyota will be hitting the road in Connecticut this autumn, it has been confirmed.

The world's largest automaker has agreed a deal for its Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles to support Proton Energy Systems' new SunHydro solar-powered hydrogen fuelling station.

"This is a big step for Connecticut, our country and the overall evolution of alternative fuels in the US," said Tom Sullivan, SunHydro founder and Proton Energy Systems owner.

"We are very excited to partner with Toyota on this initiative, which will help connect people with hydrogen fuel cell technology."

Horizon Fuel Cell Powered Team Wins 1st Place at Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2010 (01/09/10)

And finally, a vehicle partially powered by a Horizon fuel cell has taken first place in the inaugural Shell Eco-marathon in Asia, it has been confirmed.

The car, which mixes fuel cell power with an ultracapacitor, was driven by University Teknologi Malaysia to a range of 599km per litre.

A total of 81 teams from ten Asian countries participated in the event, which was held at the F1 circuit in Sepang, Malaysia between 7th and 10th July. 

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