by Hydrogen Power on August 27, 2008
Formula Zero fuel cell racing is just getting started and already there is excitement as university teams from around the world compete in the first stages of a race series dedicated to zero emission racing. The karts use a combination of fuel cell and super capacitors to power them around the course, with hydrogen stored in a 5 liter bottle.
Eventually, Formula Zero, based in the Netherlands, plans to scale up the cars to full size, going in stages from the current student level to a city street level course and finally a full on race course.
Links: Formula Zero via HorsePowerSports
by Hydrogen Power on January 26, 2006
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has delivered five hydrogen-fueled Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles to the City of Santa Ana, California. These hydrogen fueled internal combustion engine hybrids are designed to stimulate demand for hydrogen, speed the development of a hydrogen infrastructure and function as a bridge vehicle technology to hydrogen fuel cells.
The complete hydrogen internal combustion engine fuel system, including both the injection system and hydrogen storage system, was developed by Quantum at its Advanced Vehicle Concept Center in Lake Forest, CA. Included in the fuel systems are the company's patented fuel injectors, fuel rails, electronic control system and software, hydrogen storage, and an optimized turbocharger. In addition to performing in specified starting conditions and meeting certain drivability specifications, the vehicles have been designed and tested to achieve SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle) emissions standards.
Yahoo!
by Hydrogen Power on January 20, 2006
Iceland has an enormous natural resource in their hot springs and flowing rivers which enable it to heat homes and businesses and provide electricity with hydroelectric power. Iceland is now committing to using that electricity to create hydrogen which, by the middle of the century, will be required for powering all of their vehicles. Their cheap electricity provides the perfect opportunity for generating hydrogen at low cost. As long as fuel cell development proceeds and makes hydrogen powered cars cost effective, Iceland could be well on its way to becoming a hydrogen economy.
Thanks for the tip, Jester!
ABC News
by Hydrogen Power on January 17, 2006
The U.S. Hydrogen Expo will be in Long Beach, California, March 12-14, 2006. They have a huge list of exhibitors lined up, practically a Who's Who of the hydrogen business. It will be run in conjunction with the NHA Annual Hydrogen Conference. If you are in the U.S. and connected with or interested in hydrogen power, you absolutely need to be there. Make your plans, now.
Hydrogen Expo U.S.
by Hydrogen Power on January 16, 2006
Intelligent Energy, makers of the ENV, hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle, will be exhibiting the ENV at the Tokyo Expo. They will also be exhibiting their compact hydrogen generator, 75kW PEM fuel stack and their 10kW automotive fuel cell system being developed in partnership with PSA Peugeot Citroën.
Intelligent Energy
