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Blue World Technologies starting production of methanol fuel cells

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Blue World Technologies’ complete system includes a methanol reformer for fuel conversion, DC/DC for power conversion and fuel cell stack for power production. The methanol fuel cell system is based on High-Temperature PEM technology and methanol to hydrogen reforming.

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Seven-Eleven Japan, Toyota launching next-gen convenience store project in 2019; fuel cell trucks and generators

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Stationary fuel cell generators (FC generators) and rechargeable batteries will be introduced at stores, managed centrally by building energy management systems (BEMS), raising the proportion of renewable energy and electric power derived from hydrogen used. The in-store FC generator will generate electricity from hydrogen for store use.

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Celeroton launches its first turbo compressors with gas bearings; applied in fuel cell range extender for Fiat 500

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The Swiss fuel cell company Swiss Hydrogen is already using the Celeroton air bearing turbo compressor CT-17.1000.GB However, in the Fiat 500, that Swiss Hydrogen equipped with a fuel cell system, the space is even more limited than in common cars. Thereby Celeroton offers a one-stop air supply.

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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City of Pittsburgh: A $245,650 grant to install two direct current (DC) fast chargers and four Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in a parking lot at 6117 Kirkwood Street that’s owned and operated by the City and the Pittsburgh Parking Authority. Valley Waste Service, Inc.: Giant Eagle, Inc.: Beaver County. Bucks County.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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The car can be fully refueled with hydrogen in around four minutes, and is then ready to drive for up to 600 kilometers (372.8 lb) of hydrogen per 100 kilometers (62.1 The operating life and responsiveness are improved, and hydrogen consumption is cut. 3-way power DC/DC converter. Hydrogen storage.

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Hyundai's Auto Expo Presentation: Our Thoughts

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They had to get a Hydrogen car, the Hyundai Nexo, which was placed right in the corner where no one cared! Hey Hyundai- we understand that the South Korean government has been lobbied by the auto industry to support Hydrogen - but no one in India cares. So please stop peddling your Hydrogen car idea and focus on Battery Electrics!

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China Will Attempt First Carbon-Neutral Winter Olympics

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Case in point: The flexible DC grid put into place in Zhiangjiakou in 2020 will let 22.5 After the athletes go home, the flexible DC grid will continue to clean up around 10 percent of the capital’s immense electricity consumption. Even the iconic Olympic torch will burn hydrogen for its flame. will shuttle spectators around.

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