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New direct borohydride fuel cell increases peak power density by factor of 1.7–3.7

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2010) Click to enlarge. The new DBFC uses a polymer fiber membrane (PFM) rather than a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM); metal oxides, such as LaNiO 3 and MnO 2 as cathode catalysts; and CoO as the anode catalyst. The membrane in DBFC serves both for ion transfer and as a separator between anode and cathode compartments.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

before 2010. The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea).