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Oorja Protonics Introduces New Direct Methanol Fuel Cell On-Board Battery Charger

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Battery charge and power are maintained at high levels and the battery is not subject to heat damage caused during recharging. Positive ions (H+) are transported across the proton exchange membrane (PEM) to the cathode where they react with oxygen to produce water, which is then recycled for input with the methanol. assembly plant.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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April 10, 2009 2:28 pm Link Nothing pollutes more than the tailpipe of a internal combustion engine car. April 17, 2009 12:17 am Link New Toshiba Battery Recharges In 90 Seconds, Faster Than Gas Pump — hsr0601 Add your comments. Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. I blame management but it is sad that the engineers and union workers are going to get hurt too. Engineering proptypes enjoy a tax break.

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